Walker 1976–1978 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled October 20, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78V232000 · Walker
Remedy
THE DEFECTIVE VALVE WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Units
37 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 THAT VALVE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A "NO BRAKE" CONDITION ON THE AFFECTED AXLES.
What to do
THE DEFECTIVE VALVE WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Product
Walker WALKER
Manufacturer(s)
WALKER STNLS.EQUIP.CO,INC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →