Fruehauf Corporation | NHTSA Recall #77V051000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 77V051000 by Fruehauf Corporation. Includes 140 affected units, BRAKES:INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY (WIRING:CONNECTING, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". The s121 bogie control air brake system was installed in such a way that the rear axle air control bypassed the front skid control air modulator valve. Improper installation would allow the rear axle to lock up in a panic stop.

Corrective Action

The dealer will reroute the brake air control lines to the rear axle of the bogie through the front skid control air system to comply with the safety standard.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 77V051000

Manufacturer: Fruehauf Corporation

Report Received Date: 1977-04-12T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:interconnecting assembly (wiring:connecting

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 140

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". The s121 bogie control air brake system was installed in such a way that the rear axle air control bypassed the front skid control air modulator valve. Improper installation would allow the rear axle to lock up in a panic stop.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will reroute the brake air control lines to the rear axle of the bogie through the front skid control air system to comply with the safety standard.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3ash_vz6i-64e3

NHTSA ID: 77V051000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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