Make : MOTOR COACH | Model : MC5C | Year : 1977 |
Build Dates : 19750201 - 19770901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V178000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19791001 | Date Received by ODI: 19790801 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MOTOR COACH IND., INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1602 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE LOW AIR WARNING SIGNAL MAY NOT ACTIVATE UNTIL SERVICE RESERVOIR PRESSURE IS BELOW 60 PSI. ALSO, THE BRAKE RELEASE TIME MAY EXCEED THE REQUIRED 0.55 SECONDS ON THE RIGHT HAND FRONT WHEEL. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL ADJUST THE PIN SWITCH TO PRESSURE TO BRING VEHICLES INTO COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121. |
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Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
Notes:
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