NHTSA Recall 89V209000

Filed by MARMON MOTOR COMPANY. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1989-11-29. An estimated 3,970 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

NON-DOT "PUSH-ON" TYPE HOSES WERE USED IN CERTAIN ACCESSORY NON-BRAKE AIR SYSTEMS, WITHOUT ISOLATION OF THAT SYSTEM BY A CHECK VALVE, PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE, OR OTHER MEANS OF SYSTEM SEPARATION.

Risk

TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 106; THERE COULD BE ANUNCHECKED LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE BRAKES THAT COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OFSERVICE BRAKES AND TRUCK CONTROL.

What the manufacturer will do

INSTALL PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE(S) IN THE AIR SYSTEM TO ISOLATE ALL ACCESSORY AIR LINES FROM THE BRAKE SYSTEM.

Notes

SYSTEM: AIR BRAKE HOSES / FMVSS 106VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMVENTIONAL AND COE TRUCKS.

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