9999 BAKER BAKER Recall

Campaign:

83E008000 on 08/09/1983

Component:

Service brakes, air:supply

Manufactured:

05/31/1982 - 12/31/1982

Affected:

3,000

Defect:

Valves may loosen or separate due to broken assembly bolts, which may have been bent during installation. if so, a tank on which the valve is installed will lose air pressure.

Correction:

Valve manufacturer has arranged for replacement of all valves with a unit of modified design, including stainless steel in place of original plated steel bolts.

Notes:

Vehicle category: buses and heavy trucks.system: service brakes; moisture drain valve.consequences of defect: full braking capability would be lost, which couldresult in an accident, especially if minimum stopping time is required.note: loss of air pressure will be followed by illumination of a warning lightand automatic activation of the spring brakes.

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