Recall 77E026000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components

NHTSA recall 77E026000 · announced November 4, 1977 · Midland Ross · 67 units affected

The problem

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE "O" RING SEAL WHICH THE CHECK VALVE SEALS ON IN THE POWER PISTON OF THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER MAY FAIL. THIS FAILURE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE HOLDING CAPABILITY BUT WILL NOT AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SERVICE BRAKES.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING UNIT WITH A NEW ONE, WHEN AVAILABLE, OR REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAGUARD OPERATIONAL HOLDING BRAKE, MODEL C-4703.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED USE OF THE OPERATIONAL HOLDING BRAKE COULDRESULT IN FAILURE OF THE UNIT, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: OWNER IS WARNED TO DISCONTINUE USING THE HOLDING BRAKE.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.