Fruehauf 1976–1977 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled October 17, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78V227000 · Fruehauf
Remedy
VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, ANTILOCK AIR VALVES WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Units
663 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 BRAKE CHAMBERS NORMALLY SUPPLIED BY THIS VALVE. THIS WOULD RESULT IN A "NO BRAKE" CONDITION ON THE AFFECTED AXLE(S). THIS FAILURE WOULD CONSTITUTE A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".
What to do
VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, ANTILOCK AIR VALVES WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Product
Fruehauf FRUEHAUF
Manufacturer(s)
FRUEHAUF CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →