1975 PETERBILT PETERBILT Recalls (2)

Campaign:

78V076000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Service brakes, air:antilock:control unit/module

Manufactured:

12/31/1974 - 05/31/1976

Affected:

4,969

Defect:

The wrong operational amplifier was installed in the controller on the involved vehicles. if a certain capacitor in the controller should fail, the brakes on the axle on which the controller is located would fail. the brake warning light which would normally indicate a malfunction, would also be inoperative.

Correction:

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, remove incorrect controller and install a new controller and wiring harness.

Notes:

Vehicle description: trucks equipped with eaton anti-lock systems.system: service brakes; anti-lock system.consequences of dwefect: loss of braking capability and a vehicle accidentcould result.

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Campaign:

77V116000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Parking brake:driveline:air

Affected:

207

Defect:

The involved vehicles have 10 degree wedges in the parking brake system, which may not be adequate to hold a loaded vehicle on a steep grade. this deficiency may lead to failure of the parking brakes.

Correction:

Dealer will replace the 10 degree wedge with a 12 degree wedge to reduce the chances of parking brake failure.

Notes:

Vehicle description: trucks equipped with rockwell rda stop master ii wedgebrakes.system: parking brakes; operating wedge.consequences of defect: failure of the parking brakes would allow the vehicleto roll free when left unattended on a steep grade. this could cause seriousinjury and damage to people and property.

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