| Make : CROWN | Model : CROWN | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19750401 - 19780601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V129000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19780628 | Date Received by ODI: 19780608 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CROWN COACH CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CROWN AUTO TOP MFG. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 900 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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Consequence:
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | 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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