1977 Fwd Crane Carrier Recalls
All 1977 Fwd Crane Carrier recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.May 12th, 1981
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Recall Date
May 12th, 1981
May 12th, 1981
Units Effected
123
123
NHTSA Campaign Number: 81V046000
Manufacturer: FWD CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: May 1st, 1979
Manufactured End Date: March 1st, 1981
Date of Owner Notification: March 25th, 1981
Defect Summary:
IN ORDER TO ADJUST BRAKES ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A MORE SENSITIVE THAN NORMAL PROCEDURE IS REQUIRED. USING A FIELD SERVICE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE MAY CAUSE THE AIR CHAMBER TO FUNCTION IMPROPERLY. THIS MAY CAUSE AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. Corrective Summary:
DEALER WILL INSPECT ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES, ADJUST CLEVIS AND READJUST BRAKES AS NECESSARY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS. Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCECOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
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