Defect Description For Recall
Brake Air Lines Were Incorrectly Installed. The Brake Air Lines From The Bulkhead Fittings To A Two-Way Valve And To A Relay Valve Which Feeds The Park Brake And Service Brakes Were Inadvertently Reversed During Installation. Consequence Of Defect: This Condition Allows The Parking Brake To FunCTIon Normally, But When The Service Brakes Are Applied Air Is Directed To The Parking Brake Diaphragms And Not To The Service Brakes. This Will Substantially Reduce The Stopping Capability Of The Service Brakes. Also, If The Parking Brakes Are Applied, They May Be Difficult To Release.
Make Of Vehicle
TRANSPORTATION
Model Of Vehicle
96A2
Year
1985
Recall Campaign Number
85V148000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Inspect And Make Proper Installation Of The Air Brake Lines.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Transportation Mfg. Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19850301
End Of Manufacture
19850901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
51
Date Owners Notified
19860128
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Transportation Mfg. Corp.
Date Report Received
19851115