Air: chamberRecall 79V-064 · 1979 Iveco 160A13

MAGIRUS DEUTZ A.G., WEST recall 79V-064 covers 8 1979 Iveco 160A13 for a air: chamber problem, reported to NHTSA on March 2, 1979.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected81 model

ReportedMar 2, 1979Owners notified Apr 19, 1979

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 79V064000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A SPRING BRAKE PISTON ROD WITH IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED ROLLERS. THIS MAY CAUSE THE ROLLERS TO BE TOO BRITTLE, AND THEREFORE, SUBJECT TO BREAKING. ROLLER FAILURE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF EFFECTIVE PARKING AND EMERGENCY BRAKES ON A SINGLE WHEEL.

What to do

The fix

VEHICLES WITH DEFECTIVE ROLLERS WILL HAVE THE ENTIRE BRAKE PISTON SHAFT ASSEMBLY REPLACED AT NO CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKES; AIR BRAKE CHAMBER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF PARKING AND EMERGENCY BRAKES CAN RESULT IN LOSSOF CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND AN 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

Iveco 160A131979

Built from October 1, 1978 to December 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.