Fwd, Seagrave 1974–1981 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled April 7, 1981 · NHTSA recall 81V046000 · FWD
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES, ADJUST CLEVIS AND READJUST BRAKES AS NECESSARY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS.
Units
123 units
Description
IN ORDER TO ADJUST BRAKES ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A MORE SENSITIVE THAN NORMAL PROCEDURE IS REQUIRED. USING A FIELD SERVICE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE MAY CAUSE THE AIR CHAMBER TO FUNCTION IMPROPERLY. THIS MAY CAUSE AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES, ADJUST CLEVIS AND READJUST BRAKES AS NECESSARY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS.
Product
FWD CB SERIES · FWD CRANE CARRIER · FWD RB SERIES · FWD SEAGRAVE
Manufacturer(s)
FWD CORPORATION · SEAGRAVE FIRE APP., INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →