Budd 1974–1977 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled October 20, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78V233000 · Budd
Remedy
THE SUSPECT VALVE WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units
568 units
Description
THE PISTON IN THE ANTILOCK VALVE COULD STICK DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF FLUID CONTAMINANTS THAT MAY COLLECT IN THE TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM. CONSEQUENTLY, NO AIR WOULD BE DELIVERED TO THE BRAKING CHAMBERS NORMALLY SUPPLIED BY THIS VALVE. THIS WOULD RESUULT IN A "NO BRAKE" CONDITION ON THE AFFECTED AXLES. THIS FAILURE WOULD CONSTITUTE A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".
What to do
THE SUSPECT VALVE WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Product
Budd BUDD
Manufacturer(s)
BUDD COMPANY
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →