| Make : EAGLE INTERNATIONAL | Model : 05 | Year : 1979 |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V096000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790718 | Date Received by ODI: 19790405 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: EAGLE INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: EAGLE TRAILERS INC | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 455 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH 12 SQUARE INCH BRAKE CHAMBERS INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 16 SQUARE INCH BRAKE CHAMBERS. UNDER TEST CONDITIONS 12 SQUARE INCH BRAKE CHAMBERS WILL NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE BRAKING POWER OR RECOVERY. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH CHAMBERS OF THE CORRECT SIZE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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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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