| Make : FWD | Model : RB SERIES | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19790501 - 19810301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 81V046000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19810325 | Date Received by ODI: 19810407 | Date Added to Database: 19810512 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FWD CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FWD CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 123 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
IN ORDER TO ADJUST BRAKES ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A MORE SENSITIVE THAN NORMAL PROCEDURE IS REQUIRED. USING A FIELD SERVICE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE MAY CAUSE THE AIR CHAMBER TO FUNCTION IMPROPERLY. THIS MAY CAUSE AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES, ADJUST CLEVIS AND READJUST BRAKES AS NECESSARY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 575 | 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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