NHTSA Recall 80V048000
Filed by TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 1980-04-22. An estimated 193 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE INTERCONNECTING BRAKE AIR LINES BETWEEN THE FOOT OPERATED BRAKE VALVE AND THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN CONNECTED TO AN INCORRECT PART OF THE SYSTEM.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND PERFORM THE PROPER CONNECTION OF THE BRAKE AIR LINES.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN AIR LINE FAILURE WERE TO CAUSE LOSS OF AIR FROMTHE FRONT BRAKE OR REAR SERVICE BRAKE AIR TANKS, THE BUS WOULD LOSE ITSEMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM. IF THE PRIMARY BRAKING SYSTEM WERE TO FAIL, THISCOULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
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