1976 FWD RB SERIES Recall

Campaign:

81V046000 on 05/11/1981

Component:

Service brakes, air

Manufactured:

04/30/1979 - 02/28/1981

Affected:

123

Defect:

In order to adjust brakes on certain vehicles, a more sensitive than normal procedure is required. using a field service brake adjustment procedure may cause the air chamber to function improperly. this may cause an increase in vehicle stopping distance when the brakes are applied.

Correction:

Dealer will inspect all involved vehicles, adjust clevis and readjust brakes as necessary and in accordance with specifications.

Notes:

Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: service brakes; brake adjustment.consequences of defect: increased stopping distances and poor brake performancecould result in an accident.

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