| Make : HENDRICKSON | Model : HENDRICKSON | Year : 1977 |
| Build Dates : 19730401 - 19781001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V253000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19800102 | Date Received by ODI: 19791115 | Date Added to Database: 19800111 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: HENDRICKSON MFG. CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HENDRICKSON MFG. CO. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1246 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE LOW AIR PRESSURE SWITCHES USED ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE A MANUFACTURING TOLERANCE THAT ISSUES A WARNING ONLY WHEN THE PRESSURE DROPS A FEW POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH BELOW 60 PSI. AS A RESULT, THEY DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
IF THE OWNER, UPON RECEIPT OF A POST CARD, INDICATES A COMPLIANCE, THE DEALER WILL REIMBURSE OWNER $5.00 FOR COST OF TEST. IF OWNER INDICATES A NON-COMPLIANCE, THE DEALER WILL SEND TWO REPLACEMENT SWITCHES AND A CHECK FOR $5.00 TO COVER BOTH THE SYSTEM TEST AND SWITCH REPLACEMENT. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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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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