Demster Dumster 1979–1980 Parking Brake recall
Recalled August 26, 1980 · NHTSA recall 80V111000 · Demster Dumster
Remedy
THE COMMAND SYSTEM CONTROL CIRCUIT WILL BE MODIFIED SO THAT A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER FOR ANY REASON WILL NOT CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKES TO BE RELEASED.
Units
40 units
Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE "COMMAND KITS" WHICH AUTOMATICALLY SET THE PARKING BRAKES DURING REFUSE LOADING. IF POWER IS LOST DUE TO A BLOWN FUSE OR THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED OFF, THE PARKING BRAKES WOULD BE RELEASED.
What to do
THE COMMAND SYSTEM CONTROL CIRCUIT WILL BE MODIFIED SO THAT A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER FOR ANY REASON WILL NOT CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKES TO BE RELEASED.
Product
Demster Dumster ROUTEKING II
Manufacturer(s)
Carrier Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →