Defect Description For Recall
The Involved Vehicles May Not Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, “Modulated Emergency Braking”. The “O” Rings In The Shuttle Valve May Develop Slight Leaks In Cold Weather. In Addition, Neoprene Washers Used On These “O” Rings May Eventually Expand Or Pucker In Cold Climates, Making It Possible For The Shuttle Piston To Become Trapped By The Inner-Circumferences Of The Washers. This Would Force The Emergency Brakes To The “On” Position And Would Prevent Them From Being Released.
Make Of Vehicle
TMC
Model Of Vehicle
MC8
Year
1977
Recall Campaign Number
78V008000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Replace The Two Neoprene Washers With Glass Filled Teflon Washers That Will Not Be Affected By Cold Climates.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Transit Manufacturing,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19760801
End Of Manufacture
19771001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
527
Date Owners Notified
19771130
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Date Report Received
19780116
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121