Fruehauf 1977 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled April 12, 1977 · NHTSA recall 77V051000 · Fruehauf
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REROUTE THE BRAKE AIR CONTROL LINES TO THE REAR AXLE OF THE BOGIE THROUGH THE FRONT SKID CONTROL AIR SYSTEM TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY STANDARD.
Units
140 units
Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE S121 BOGIE CONTROL AIR BRAKE SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE REAR AXLE AIR CONTROL BYPASSED THE FRONT SKID CONTROL AIR MODULATOR VALVE. IMPROPER INSTALLATION WOULD ALLOW THE REAR AXLE TO LOCK UP IN A PANIC STOP.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL REROUTE THE BRAKE AIR CONTROL LINES TO THE REAR AXLE OF THE BOGIE THROUGH THE FRONT SKID CONTROL AIR SYSTEM TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY STANDARD.
Product
Fruehauf FRUEHAUF
Manufacturer(s)
FRUEHAUF CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →