1976 THUMB TRUCK THUMB TRUCK Recall

Campaign:

77V077000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Service brakes, air:antilock

Affected:

61

Defect:

The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". the anti-skid system was omitted in production of the vehicles. this raises the possibility of skidding, due to wheel lock-up. parking brakes may also become ineffective when when there is a diminishing air supply.

Correction:

Dealer will install an anti-skid braking system, at no charge.

Notes:

Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: service brakes; anti-lock.consequences of defect: wheel lock-up and insufficient parking brakes couldresult in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

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