Motor Coach 1975–1977 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled August 1, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79V178000 · Motor Coach
Remedy
DEALER WILL ADJUST THE PIN SWITCH TO PRESSURE TO BRING VEHICLES INTO COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121.
Units
1,602 units
Description
CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE LOW AIR WARNING SIGNAL MAY NOT ACTIVATE UNTIL SERVICE RESERVOIR PRESSURE IS BELOW 60 PSI. ALSO, THE BRAKE RELEASE TIME MAY EXCEED THE REQUIRED 0.55 SECONDS ON THE RIGHT HAND FRONT WHEEL.
What to do
DEALER WILL ADJUST THE PIN SWITCH TO PRESSURE TO BRING VEHICLES INTO COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121.
Product
Motor Coach MC5B · Motor Coach MC5C · Motor Coach MC8
Manufacturer(s)
Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →