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1977 CROWN CROWN Recall - Campaign #78V129000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1977 CROWN CROWN RECALL - #78V129000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : DRUM : SHOES/LININGS

THE BRAKE SHOE WELDS ON THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WHERE THE BRAKE SHOE WEB JOINS THE BRAKE SHOE TABLE COULD FAIL. CONTINUED USAGE OF THE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY WITH A BROKEN WELD INDUCES A LESSENING OF BRAKE EFFECT AND COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ON THE SIDE OF THE AXLE WHERE THE FAILURE OCCURRED.

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Vehicle 1977 CROWN CROWN
Manufacturer CROWN COACH CORPORATION
Manufactured between 4/1/1975 - 6/1/1978
Recalled on 10/12/1979
Influenced by CROWN COACH CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 6/28/1978
# Affected 900
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Description THE BRAKE SHOE WELDS ON THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WHERE THE BRAKE SHOE WEB JOINS THE BRAKE SHOE TABLE COULD FAIL. CONTINUED USAGE OF THE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY WITH A BROKEN WELD INDUCES A LESSENING OF BRAKE EFFECT AND COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ON THE SIDE OF THE AXLE WHERE THE FAILURE OCCURRED.
Consequences
Corrective action THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ONE WHICH WILL INCLUDE NEW LININGS AND A REINFORCEMENT WELD AT EACH END OF THE WEB TO TABLE LOCATION.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 16.5X10 BRAKE SHOES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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