Autocar 1982–1985 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled June 6, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V074000 · Autocar
Remedy
AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME WILL BE INCREASED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
Units
1,287 units
Description
TRUCKS MAY NOT MEET THE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME OF 12 TIMES THE COMBINED VOLUME OF ALL BRAKE CHAMBERS AT FULL STROKE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 121. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME WILL BE INCREASED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
Product
Autocar AUTOCAR
Manufacturer(s)
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →