Recalls › 82V007000

NHTSA recall 82V007000

Parking brake › Driveline › Air

White Truck Western Star and 1 more

Reported Jan 25, 1982123 vehicles affectedWHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONBuilt May 1, 1978 – Jul 1, 1979

The defect

The service and parking brakes on the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". Use of the vehicle by individuals not familiar with its braking capabilities may result in longer deceleration times.

The remedy

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install two spring brake chambers at no cost to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

White Truck Western Star
1973197419751976197719781979
White Truck White Truck
1973197419751976197719781979

Notes

Vehicle description: trucks.system: service and parking brakes; air.consequences of defect: longer deceleration can lead to a loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: the owner IS advised to maintain proper tractor and trailer brakeadjustments and become familiarized with the vehicles decelerationcapabilities. The tractor trailer should be parked using the tractor onlybrakes (blue knob) first, then applying the trailer brakes. It may be necessaryto block vehicle"s wheels.