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Disc: chamberRecall 78V-231 · 1975–1977 Pike Pike

PIKE TRAILER COMPANY recall 78V-231 covers 560 1975–1977 Pike Pike for a disc: chamber problem, reported to NHTSA on October 20, 1978.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected5601 model
ReportedOct 20, 1978Owner notice date not listed
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 78V231000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

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".

What to do

The fix

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

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.

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

Pike Pike1975, 1976, 1977

Built from June 1, 1975 to June 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. AIR CON VALVE STICKINGEA78119 · closed Dec 20, 1978
    NHTSA