Hendrickson Mfg. Co. | NHTSA Recall #79V253000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V253000 by Hendrickson Mfg. Co.. Includes 1,246 affected units, BRAKES:LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING DEVICES, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The low air pressure switches used on some of the involved vehicles have a manufacturing tolerance that issues a warning only when the pressure drops a few pounds per square inch below 60 psi. As a result, they do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems".

Corrective Action

If the owner, upon receipt of a post card, indicates a compliance, the dealer will reimburse owner $5.00 for cost of test. If owner indicates a non-compliance, the dealer will send two replacement switches and a check for $5.00 to cover both the system test and switch replacement.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V253000

Manufacturer: Hendrickson Mfg. Co.

Report Received Date: 1979-11-15T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:low air pressure warning devices

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 1,246

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The low air pressure switches used on some of the involved vehicles have a manufacturing tolerance that issues a warning only when the pressure drops a few pounds per square inch below 60 psi. As a result, they do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems".

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: If the owner, upon receipt of a post card, indicates a compliance, the dealer will reimburse owner $5.00 for cost of test. If owner indicates a non-compliance, the dealer will send two replacement switches and a check for $5.00 to cover both the system test and switch replacement.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vhr6_2h43_tnpd

NHTSA ID: 79V253000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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