1976 Pike Pike Recalls

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October 12th, 1979
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
Recall Date
October 12th, 1979
Units Effected
560
NHTSA Campaign Number: 78V231000
Manufacturer: PIKE TRAILER COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: June 1st, 1975
Manufactured End Date: June 1st, 1977

Defect Summary:
THE PISTON IN THE ANTILOCK VALVE COULD STICK DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF FLUID CONTAMINANTS THAT MAY COLLECT IN THE TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM. CONSEQUENTLY, NO AIR WOULD BE DELIVERED TO THE BRAKING CHAMBERS NORMALLY SUPPLIED BY THIS VALVE. THIS WOULD RESULT IN A "NO BRAKE" CONDITION ON THE AFFECTED AXLES. THIS FAILURE WOULD CONSTITUTE A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".

Corrective Summary:
THE SUSPECT VALVE WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEMI-TRAILERS AND CONVERTOR DOLLIES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; ANTILOCK VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING,COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

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