| Make : STRICK | Model : TRAILER | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19891201 - 19900201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V027000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19900207 | Date Received by ODI: 19900212 | Date Added to Database: 19900222 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: STRICK CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: STRICK CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 493 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
AN INCORRECT RATIO RELAY VALVE WAS INSTALLED IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. |
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Consequence:
INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE VALVES WOULD REDUCE THE AVAILABLE RESERVOIR CAPACITY BY ONE HALF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF NORMAL BRAKING FUNCTION AND COULD CAUSE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES, WHICH COULD EFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE TRUCK AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE BRAKE RELAY VALVE AND RE-ORIENT THE PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | 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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