Master Brake 7170 Recalls

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April 28th, 1993
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Recall Date
April 28th, 1993
Units Effected
637
NHTSA Campaign Number: 93E014000
Manufacturer: MASTER BRAKE SYSTEMS
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1992
Manufactured End Date: March 1st, 1993
Date of Owner Notification: March 16th, 1993

Defect Summary:
SYNCHRONIZING VALVES AND KITS FOR VALVES LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO: 1. THE VALVE O-RING WAS CUT OR MARRED DURING ASSEMBLY; 2. IMPROPERLY COMPOUNDED O-RINGS AND KITS THAT ARE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE BRAKE FLUID AND CAUSING FAILURES WERE INSTALLED IN THE VALVE ASSEMBLY.

Consequence Summary:
LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID DIMINISHES BRAKE EFFECTIVENESSAND MAY CAUSE COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES IF NOT NOTICED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL,WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE THE VALVES WITH CORRECTLY ASSEMBLED VALVES.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: BRAKES.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: A BRAKE SYNCHRONIZING VALVE USED TO ACTIVATE A SLAVEBOOSTER FOR TAG AXLE MOTOR HOME CHASSIS INSTALLATIONS.

Recall Comments

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