Warner Elec. Brake/clutch | NHTSA Recall #78E001000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78E001000 by Warner Elec. Brake/clutch. Includes 21,336 affected units, BRAKES:ELECTRIC:CONTROL:HYDRAULIC, component: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles may contain hydraulic cylinders which do not completely cut off the electrical power supplied to the trailer brakes and brake lights when pressure is removed from the towing vehicle brake pedal. The use of a controller which exhibits this defect may result in the trailer brake lights remaining on and the trailer brakes remaining partially actuated. Prolonged actuation of the trailer brakes while the trailer is being towed could result in heat build-up in the brakes, brake lining and magnet wear, and complete brake failure.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a new controller at no charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78E001000

Manufacturer: Warner Elec. Brake/clutch

Report Received Date: 1978-12-04T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:electric:control:hydraulic

Component: Service Brakes, Electric

Potentially Affected Units: 21,336

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: The involved vehicles may contain hydraulic cylinders which do not completely cut off the electrical power supplied to the trailer brakes and brake lights when pressure is removed from the towing vehicle brake pedal. The use of a controller which exhibits this defect may result in the trailer brake lights remaining on and the trailer brakes remaining partially actuated. Prolonged actuation of the trailer brakes while the trailer is being towed could result in heat build-up in the brakes, brake lining and magnet wear, and complete brake failure.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a new controller at no charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4hsj.qviz_fa96

NHTSA ID: 78E001000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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