Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #79V178000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V178000 by Motor Coach Industries. Includes 1,602 affected units, BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain vehicles do not comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". The low air warning signal may not activate until service reservoir pressure is below 60 psi. Also, the brake release time may exceed the required 0.55 seconds on the right hand front wheel.

Corrective Action

Dealer will adjust the pin switch to pressure to bring vehicles into compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V178000

Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

Report Received Date: 1979-08-01T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:air systems

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 1,602

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain vehicles do not comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". The low air warning signal may not activate until service reservoir pressure is below 60 psi. Also, the brake release time may exceed the required 0.55 seconds on the right hand front wheel.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will adjust the pin switch to pressure to bring vehicles into compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4cev.mm5m_q8by

NHTSA ID: 79V178000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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