| Make : EMERGENCY ONE | Model : AMBULANCE | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 19770101 - 19880101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V171000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19881207 | Date Received by ODI: 19881101 | Date Added to Database: 19881118 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: EMERGENCY ONE, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: E-ONE, INC. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 71 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
USE OF THE AIR HORN CAN CAUSE THE AIR PRESSURE TO DROP BELOW 85 PSI. |
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Consequence:
IF AIR PRESSURE DROPS BELOW 85 PSI WHILE THE VEHICLE ISBEING DRIVEN THE REAR BRAKE SPRING CHAMBERS WILL START TO APPLY CAUSING THEREAR BRAKE DRUMS TO OVERHEAT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVES IN ALL AIR HORN CIRCUITS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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