Recall
Labrie Overtop Loading — 91V125000
NHTSA ID
91V125000
Make
Labrie
Model
Overtop Loading
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1991-07-24
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Units Affected
519
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE PRIMARY SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE AUXILIARY BRAKE SYSTEMS ARE FED BY A SINGLE CIRCUIT WHICH MAY RENDER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE IF THE PRIMARY BRAKE CIRCUIT FAILS; TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 121.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A PRIMARY BRAKE CIRCUIT FAILURE, THETRUCK WOULD BE UNABLE TO USE AUXILIARY BRAKING TO STOP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AVEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
INSTALL HARDWARE TO ENSURE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM WORKS INDEPENDENTLY OF THE PRIMARY BRAKE SYSTEM.