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NHTSA recall 79V188000

Service brakes, air

Tmc MC8

Reported Aug 15, 1979748 vehicles affectedTRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.Built Jan 1, 1975 – Jan 1, 1977

The defect

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".

The remedy

Dealer will adjust the pin switch to the proper pressure to bring the vehicle into compliance with safety standard no. 121.

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Vehicles in this recall

Tmc MC8
197519761977

Notes

Vehicle description: buses, intercity.system: service brakes; brake system.consequences of defect: air pressure may fall too low and vehicle operatorwould not be warned. Resulting partial loss of braking action could cause lossof vehicle control and an accident. Slow brake release time would also affectbraking performance and could lead to an accident.