Recall 78E010000: Service Brakes, Air, Antilock, Wheel Speed Sensor

NHTSA recall 78E010000 · announced April 19, 1978 · Kelsey Hayes · 2,400 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED ANTI-LOCK HARDWARE SENSOR PORTION MAY BE DEFECTIVE. LOSS OF ANTI-LOCK CAPABILITY AND REVERSION TO NORMAL BRAKING COULD OCCUR.

What to do

IF THE ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM FAILS, A WARNING LIGHT SHOULD ALERT THE DRIVER TO THE PROBLEM. CORRECTIVE ACTION: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE SENSORS, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; SENSOR ROTOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM BECOMES INACTIVE, BRAKES COULDLOCK AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

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