1977 BUDD BUDD Recalls (2)

Campaign:

78V233000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Service brakes, air:disc:chamber

Manufactured:

09/30/1974 - 12/31/1976

Affected:

568

Defect:

The piston in the antilock valve could stick due to exposure to high concentrations of fluid contaminants that may collect in the trailer braking system. consequently, no air would be delivered to the braking chambers normally supplied by this valve. this would resuult in a "no brake" condition on the affected axles. this failure would constitute a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems".

Correction:

The suspect valve will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: semi-trailers, van type.system: service brakes; antilock valve.consequences of defect: loss of braking capability, without prior warning,could result in a vehicle accident.note: any fluids should be drained from the trailer brake system daily and nofluids should be added directly into the trailer brake line.

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Campaign:

77V073000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Service brakes, air:antilock:interconnecting assembly(wiring)

Affected:

12

Defect:

The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". there is an incomplete connection of the anti-skid computer power circuit to the stoplight circuit of the vehicle. thus the anti-skid computer will not to function and wheel lock-up may occur under severe braking conditions.

Correction:

Dealer will properly connect the stoplight to the anti-skid computer, without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: trailers.system: electrical; wiring, connections.consequences of defect: wheel lock-up may cause loss of vehicle control and anaccident.

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