1979 WHITE TRUCK WESTERN STAR Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 79V177000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Service brakes, air
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1978 - 02/28/1979
- Affected:
- 250
- Defect:
- The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", in regard to defective brake application and improper release time. also, the anti-lock valves were manufactured with an anti-lock piston which, with extended use, may stick. this prevents air from being delivered to the air brake chambers supplied by these valves.
- Correction:
- Dealer will either rebuild the valve or permanently disable the anti-lock system without charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; relay valve.consequences of defect: this condition would result in a partial loss ofbraking action and extended vehicle stopping distances. this situation couldlead to an accident.
- Campaign:
- 80V013000 on 03/06/1980
- Component:
- Seats
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1979 - 10/31/1979
- Affected:
- 47
- Defect:
- The seat material used in the involved vehicles does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 302, "flammability of interior materials". the vehicles involved are equipped with passenger seats constructed with padding that will burn at a rate exceeding the standard limit of four inches per minute.
- Correction:
- The dealer will replace the existing seatback and cushion with material which conforms to the standard.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: interior; seat material.consequences of defect: if the outer covering of the seat is torn, the paddingcould ignite upon contact with an open flame, a lit cigarette or cigar. thiscould result in a fire and personal injury.
- Campaign:
- 80V115000 on 10/15/1980
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:supply:reservoir
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1978 - 09/30/1979
- Affected:
- 100
- Defect:
- Certain vehicles may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 12i, "air brake systems". this requires the air tank capacity to be at least twelve times as large as the brake chamber volume, to provide adequate reserves for situations which may require repeated brake applications.
- Correction:
- Dealer will add an air tank to the involved vehicles at no charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; air supply reservoir.consequences of defect: insufficient air capacity could result in air pressurereserves being depleted. this would cause the spring brakes to lock, and couldresult in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Campaign:
- 82V007000 on 01/31/1982
- Component:
- Parking brake:driveline:air
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1978 - 06/30/1979
- Affected:
- 123
- Defect:
- The service and parking brakes on the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". use of the vehicle by individuals not familiar with its braking capabilities may result in longer deceleration times.
- Correction:
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install two spring brake chambers at no cost to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: service and parking brakes; air.consequences of defect: longer deceleration can lead to a loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: the owner is advised to maintain proper tractor and trailer brakeadjustments and become familiarized with the vehicles decelerationcapabilities. the tractor trailer should be parked using the tractor onlybrakes (blue knob) first, then applying the trailer brakes. it may be necessaryto block vehicle"s wheels.
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