NHTSA Recall 85V074000
Filed by WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 1985-06-06. An estimated 1,287 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
TRUCKS MAY NOT MEET THE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME OF 12 TIMES THE COMBINED VOLUME OF ALL BRAKE CHAMBERS AT FULL STROKE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 121. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME WILL BE INCREASED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 26,000 POUNDS GVWR AND GREATER. SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES RESERVOIR/FMVSS 121.