Hendrickson Recall 78V241000: Service Brakes, Air, Drum, Shoes/linings
NHTSA recall 78V241000 · announced October 25, 1978 · filed by Hendrickson Mfg. Co. · 31 units affected
The problem
THE BRAKE SHOE WELDS ON THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES COULD FAIL AT THE POINT WHERE THE WELD JOINS THE BRAKE SHOE TABLE. A BROKEN WELD COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
What to do
THE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL Q148BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE SHOES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.