Recall
Autocar Autocar — 85V074000
NHTSA ID
85V074000
Make
Autocar
Model
Autocar
Years Affected
1984
Recall Date
1985-06-06
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Units Affected
1,287
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
TRUCKS MAY NOT MEET THE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME OF 12 TIMES THE COMBINED VOLUME OF ALL BRAKE CHAMBERS AT FULL STROKE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 121. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME WILL BE INCREASED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.