| Make : IVECO | Model : 200A 13FS | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19781101 - 19790101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V123000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790816 | Date Received by ODI: 19790522 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MAGIRUS DEUTZ A.G., WEST | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: IVECO TRUCK OF N.A., INC. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 63 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". DUE TO THE USE OF A LOAD PROPORTIONING VALVE IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM, THE BRAKE ACTIVATION AND RELEASE TIME IN AN UNLOADED CONDITION, MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS. IN ADDITION, A DOUBLE CHECK VALVE REQUIRED ON A TWO AIR TANK SYSTEM WAS INADVERTENTLY OMITTED. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE LOAD PROPORTIONING VALVE WILL BE REMOVED AND THE SYSTEM WILL BE "REPLUMBED" IN ORDER TO MEET SAFETY STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | 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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