Thumb Truck 1972–1976 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled May 23, 1977 · NHTSA recall 77V077000 · Thumb Truck
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ANTI-SKID BRAKING SYSTEM, AT NO CHARGE.
Units
61 units
Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE ANTI-SKID SYSTEM WAS OMITTED IN PRODUCTION OF THE VEHICLES. THIS RAISES THE POSSIBILITY OF SKIDDING, DUE TO WHEEL LOCK-UP. PARKING BRAKES MAY ALSO BECOME INEFFECTIVE WHEN WHEN THERE IS A DIMINISHING AIR SUPPLY.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ANTI-SKID BRAKING SYSTEM, AT NO CHARGE.
Product
Thumb Truck THUMB TRUCK
Manufacturer(s)
THUMB TRUCK EQUIPMENT
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →