| Make : REVCON | Model : TRANSCOM | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : 19790201 - 19790901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V228000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19791022 | Date Received by ODI: 19791016 | Date Added to Database: 19791213 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: REVCON, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: REVCON, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 208 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE BRAKE DRUMS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE DEFECTIVE. IF A VEHICLE WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKE DRUMS IS DRIVEN IN SUCH A WAY AS TO INCREASE HEAT BUILD UP, THE BRAKE DRUMS COULD CRACK AND POSSIBLY DISINTEGRATE, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION ON THE REAR WHEELS. |
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Consequence:
SHOULD BRAKE DRUM FAILURE OCCUR, THE STOPPING DISTANCEOF THE VEHICLE WILL BE INCREASED AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENTMAY OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL CORRECT BY INSTALLING NEW BRAKE DRUMS. IF A BALANCE VIBRATION PROBLEM OCCURS AFTER CORRECTION, THE REAR WHEELS WILL BE SPUN BALANCED. OWNER WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR ANY LABOR CHARGES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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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