THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET THE BRAKE POWER AND BRAKE RECOVERY SECTIONS OF FMVSS 121 "AIR BRAKE
— Recall Campaign #93E002000
THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET THE BRAKE POWER AND BRAKE RECOVERY SECTIONS OF FMVSS 121 "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,018 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
93E002000
| Manufacturer: | ARVINMERITOR AUTOMOTIVE |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 22, 1993 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 93E002000 |
| Units affected: | 1,018 |
- Description:
- THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET THE BRAKE POWER AND BRAKE RECOVERY SECTIONS OF FMVSS 121 "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".
- Consequeces:
- THE BRAKES MAY FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPINGDISTANCE IN AN EMERGENCY, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE THE BRAKE SHOES AND LINING WITH THOSE THAT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 121.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: BRAKES; FMVSS 121.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: 16 1/2" BY 7" CAM-ACTUATED BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WITH CARLISLEBRAKE LININGS DESIGNATED MM NAB9ML.