Reported Jun 17, 1980115 vehicles affectedWARD INDUSTRIES, INC.Built Apr 1, 1977 – Jun 1, 1980
The defect
Vehicle does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". The brake warning light may not activate when the ignition key IS rotated between the "on" and "start" circuit checking positions.
The remedy
Owner will receive instructions to inspect for proper grounding of the ignition switch and to correct it, if necessary.
Vehicle description: buses and school buses.system: service brakes; brake warning light.consequences of defect: this function was provided as a check to assure thewarning light IS in proper working order. Without this check, the light couldbe out of order and there would be no way of knowing whether the brake systemis functioning properly.