| Make : DEMSTER DUMSTER | Model : ROUTEKING II | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : 19790401 - 19800801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V111000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19800821 | Date Received by ODI: 19800826 | Date Added to Database: 19801016 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CARRIER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CARRIER CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: PARKING BRAKE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 40 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE "COMMAND KITS" WHICH AUTOMATICALLY SET THE PARKING BRAKES DURING REFUSE LOADING. IF POWER IS LOST DUE TO A BLOWN FUSE OR THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED OFF, THE PARKING BRAKES WOULD BE RELEASED. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE COMMAND SYSTEM CONTROL CIRCUIT WILL BE MODIFIED SO THAT A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER FOR ANY REASON WILL NOT CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKES TO BE RELEASED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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