Ud Trucks Corporation | NHTSA Recall #86V017000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 86V017000 by Ud Trucks Corporation. Includes 196 affected units, BRAKES:AIR:OVER:HYDRAULIC:DISC:VALVE:FOOT CONTROL, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
The rubber valve which fits into the air booster may crack when the pressure becomes too high, allowing the brake fluid to flow into air booster causing the rubber valve to be caught between the rubber stem and the piston. consequence of defect: if crack expands and rubber valve breaks, the rear brake would no longer function. front brake would retain its usual conditions, however the stopping distance would increase and could result in an accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the air booster.