Drum: chamberRecall 79V-096 · 1979 Eagle International 05
EAGLE INTERNATIONAL, INC. recall 79V-096 covers 455 1979 Eagle International 05 for a drum: chamber problem, reported to NHTSA on April 5, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V096000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH 12 SQUARE INCH BRAKE CHAMBERS INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 16 SQUARE INCH BRAKE CHAMBERS. UNDER TEST CONDITIONS 12 SQUARE INCH BRAKE CHAMBERS WILL NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE BRAKING POWER OR RECOVERY.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH CHAMBERS OF THE CORRECT SIZE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES, TRANSIT.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR BRAKES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION WILL INCREASE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE,WHICH WOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT IN A SITUATION WHICH REQUIRES A SUDDEN STOP.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.