1985 TRANSPORTATION 96A2 RECALL - #85V148000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BRAKE AIR LINES WERE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. THE BRAKE AIR LINES FROM THE BULKHEAD FITTINGS TO A TWO-WAY VALVE AND TO A RELAY VALVE WHICH FEEDS THE PARK BRAKE AND SERVICE BRAKES WERE INADVERTENTLY REVERSED DURING INSTALLATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION ALLOWS THE PARKING BRAKE TO FUNCTION NORMALLY, BUT WHEN THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AIR IS DIRECTED TO THE PARKING BRAKE DIAPHRAGMS AND NOT TO THE SERVICE BRAKES. THIS WILL SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE THE STOPPING CAPABILITY OF THE SERVICE BRAKES. ALSO, IF THE PARKING BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY MAY BE DIFFICULT TO RELEASE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1985 TRANSPORTATION 96A2 |
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| Manufacturer |
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1985 - 9/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
12/3/1985 |
| Influenced by |
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/28/1986 |
| # Affected |
51 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
BRAKE AIR LINES WERE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. THE BRAKE AIR LINES FROM THE BULKHEAD FITTINGS TO A TWO-WAY VALVE AND TO A RELAY VALVE WHICH FEEDS THE PARK BRAKE AND SERVICE BRAKES WERE INADVERTENTLY REVERSED DURING INSTALLATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION ALLOWS THE PARKING BRAKE TO FUNCTION NORMALLY, BUT WHEN THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AIR IS DIRECTED TO THE PARKING BRAKE DIAPHRAGMS AND NOT TO THE SERVICE BRAKES. THIS WILL SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE THE STOPPING CAPABILITY OF THE SERVICE BRAKES. ALSO, IF THE PARKING BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY MAY BE DIFFICULT TO RELEASE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
INSPECT AND MAKE PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: BRAKES/AIR LINES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MODEL 96A2 COACH BUS. |
| See also |
1985 TRANSPORTATION 96A2 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1985 TRANSPORTATION 96A2 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
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