Recalls › 78V215000

NHTSA recall 78V215000

Service brakes, air › Disc › Chamber

Southwest Southwest

Reported Oct 10, 1978781 vehicles affectedSOUTHWEST TRUCK BODY CO.Built Oct 1, 1974 – Sep 1, 1977

The defect

Anti-lock brake failure could occur due to exposure to high concentrations of fluid contaminants which may collect in the trailer braking system. This condition could result in the piston sticking in the trailer anti-lock valve. Consequently, no air will be delivered to the brake chambers supplied by the anti-lock valve. Lack of air to the air chambers may result in a "no brake" condition on the affected axle(s).

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install replacement valves without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Southwest Southwest
1974197519761977

Notes

Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; anti-lock air valves.consequences of defect: loss of braking action could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: any fluids should be drained from the trailer brake systems daily. Fluidsshould not be added directly into the trailer brake lines.