| Make : GREAT DANE | Model : GREAT DANE | Year : 1975 |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V190000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19780918 | Date Received by ODI: 19780905 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 277 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE BRAKE ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM COULD FAIL AFTER EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF CONTAMINANTS WHICH MAY BE ALLOWED TO COLLECT IN THE TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM. FLUID COLLECTION IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE PISTON TO STICK. THIS CAN CAUSE NO AIR TO BE DELIVERED TO THE BRAKE CHAMBERS SUPPLIED BY THAT VALVE, WHICH CAN INHIBIT BRAKE APPLICATION ON THE AFFECTED AXLES. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BRAKE VALVES AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | 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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