Warner Warner Recalls

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October 12th, 1979
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Recall Date
October 12th, 1979
Units Effected
21,336
NHTSA Campaign Number: 78E001000
Manufacturer: WARNER & SWASEY CO.
Manufactured Begin Date: February 1st, 1977
Manufactured End Date: November 1st, 1977

Defect Summary:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS WHICH DO NOT COMPLETELY CUT OFF THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLIED TO THE TRAILER BRAKES AND BRAKE LIGHTS WHEN PRESSURE IS REMOVED FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE BRAKE PEDAL. THE USE OF A CONTROLLER WHICH EXHIBITS THIS DEFECT MAY RESULT IN THE TRAILER BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINING ON AND THE TRAILER BRAKES REMAINING PARTIALLY ACTUATED. PROLONGED ACTUATION OF THE TRAILER BRAKES WHILE THE TRAILER IS BEING TOWED COULD RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP IN THE BRAKES, BRAKE LINING AND MAGNET WEAR, AND COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE.

Corrective Summary:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW CONTROLLER AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRAILERS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; PUSH BAR CONTROLLERS, MODEL NO. 1100-40, HYDRAULICCYLINDERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE TOWING VEHICLEOPERATOR"S INABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.

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