1977 GREAT DANE GREAT DANE Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 78V190000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:disc:chamber
- Affected:
- 277
- Defect:
- The brake anti-lock system could fail after exposure to high concentrations of contaminants which may be allowed to collect in the trailer braking system. fluid collection in the braking system may cause the piston to stick. this can cause no air to be delivered to the brake chambers supplied by that valve, which can inhibit brake application on the affected axles.
- Correction:
- Dealer will replace defective brake valves at no charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: vans and platform trailers.system: service brakes; anti-lock system.consequences of defect: loss of braking capability could cause loss of vehiclecontrol and an an accident.note: to reduce the chances of failure occurring prior to repair, any fluidsshould be drained from the trailer brake systems daily and fluids should not beadded directly to the trailer brake lines.
- Campaign:
- 77V153000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:antilock
- Affected:
- 88
- Defect:
- The involved vehicles are in non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", due to omission of a sufficient air reservoir capacity and a quick release valve in conjunction with the pintle hook. lack of air reservoir capacity could, in a panic stop situation at high speed or on a sharp incline, cause all of the air to be released before the vehicle is brought to a complete stop. also, lack of the quick release valve delays the reaction time beyond acceptable limits.
- Correction:
- The dealer will install the missing components, free of charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: heavy truck-trailers.system: service brakes; air tank.consequences of defect: inadequate braking capability could lead to a loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: the fuses on the anti-lock system should immediately be pulled, renderingit inoperable, until the missing components can be installed.
- Campaign:
- 77V156000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:antilock:control unit/module
- Affected:
- 2
- Defect:
- The involved vehicles may be in non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", due to improper positioning of the controller module. this module is mounted 90 degrees from its proper orientation and this causes the anti-lock system to become inoperative. also, the brake reaction time may be slow.
- Correction:
- Involved vehicles will be inspected and repaired to ensure compliance with the safety standard.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: platform trailers.system: service brakes; controller module.consequences of defect: in a situation requiring a heavy brake application,trailer wheels may lock causing loss of vehicle control and an accident.