Defect Description For Recall
The Involved Vehicles Have The Following Non-Compliances: The Low Air Warning Signal May Not Activate Until The Service Reservoir Pressure Is Below 60 Psi. In Addition, The Brake Release Time May Exceed 0.55 Seconds At The Right Front Wheel, Which Constitutes A Non-Compliance To Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, “Air Brake Systems”.
Make Of Vehicle
TMC
Model Of Vehicle
MC8
Year
1977
Recall Campaign Number
79V188000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Adjust The Pin Switch To The Proper Pressure To Bring The Vehicle Into Compliance With Safety Standard No. 121.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Transportation Mfg. Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19750101
End Of Manufacture
19770101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
748
Date Owners Notified
19791018
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Date Report Received
19790815
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121