Disc: chamberRecall 78V-233 · 1974–1977 Budd Budd
BUDD COMPANY recall 78V-233 covers 568 1974–1977 Budd Budd for a disc: chamber problem, reported to NHTSA on October 20, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V233000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
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 RESUULT 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".
The fix
THE SUSPECT VALVE WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEMI-TRAILERS, VAN TYPE.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; ANTILOCK VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING,COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.NOTE: ANY FLUIDS SHOULD BE DRAINED FROM THE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM DAILY AND NOFLUIDS SHOULD BE ADDED DIRECTLY INTO THE TRAILER BRAKE LINE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The investigation behind this recall
- AIR CON VALVE STICKINGNHTSA