Service brakes, hydraulic: power assistRecall 75V-197 · 1974–1975 Fmc 2900r

FMC CORPORATION recall 75V-197 covers 44 1974–1975 Fmc 2900r for a service brakes, hydraulic: power assist problem, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 1975.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected441 model

ReportedNov 4, 1975Owners notified Oct 30, 1975

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 75V197000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

FMC CAMPAIGN NO 290910001.MOTOR COACH.POSSIBILITY THAT THE MASTER CYLINDERAND HYDROVACS ARE NOT COMPATIBLE.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THE RESIDUALPRESSURE LEFT IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THEHYDROVAC DOES NOT ALLOW THE HYDROVAC TO COMPLETELY RELEASE THE BRAKES.THEVEHICLE CAN STILL MOVE BUT IF THE BRAKES ARE STILL SUFFICIENTLY APPLIED THEYWILL HEAT UP AND CATCH FIRE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING THESUBSTITUTE HYDROVACS).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Fmc 2900r1974, 1975