Revcon, Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #79V228000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V228000 by Revcon, Incorporated. Includes 208 affected units, BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SHOE AND DRUM SYSTEM:DRUM, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The brake drums on the involved vehicles may be defective. If a vehicle with defective brake drums is driven in such a way as to increase heat build up, the brake drums could crack and possibly disintegrate, causing loss of braking action on the rear wheels.

Corrective Action

Dealer will correct by installing new brake drums. If a balance vibration problem occurs after correction, the rear wheels will be spun balanced. Owner will be reimbursed for any labor charges.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V228000

Manufacturer: Revcon, Incorporated

Report Received Date: 1979-10-16T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:hydraulic:shoe and drum system:drum

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 208

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The brake drums on the involved vehicles may be defective. If a vehicle with defective brake drums is driven in such a way as to increase heat build up, the brake drums could crack and possibly disintegrate, causing loss of braking action on the rear wheels.

Consequence Summary: Should brake drum failure occur, the stopping distanceof the vehicle will be increased and loss of vehicle control and an accidentmay occur.

Corrective Action: Dealer will correct by installing new brake drums. If a balance vibration problem occurs after correction, the rear wheels will be spun balanced. Owner will be reimbursed for any labor charges.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-jk6p-fb4d~2avx

NHTSA ID: 79V228000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

Created Meta: N/A

Updated At: 1742808662

Updated Meta: N/A

Meta: { }

Recall Link: