| Make : THUMB TRUCK | Model : THUMB TRUCK | Year : 1972 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 77V077000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19770523 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: THUMB TRUCK EQUIPMENT | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THUMB TRUCK EQUIPMENT | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 61 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE ANTI-SKID SYSTEM WAS OMITTED IN PRODUCTION OF THE VEHICLES. THIS RAISES THE POSSIBILITY OF SKIDDING, DUE TO WHEEL LOCK-UP. PARKING BRAKES MAY ALSO BECOME INEFFECTIVE WHEN WHEN THERE IS A DIMINISHING AIR SUPPLY. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ANTI-SKID BRAKING SYSTEM, AT NO CHARGE. |
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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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