Service brakes, airRecall 79V-123 · 1979 Iveco 200a 13fs
MAGIRUS DEUTZ A.G., WEST recall 79V-123 covers 63 1979 Iveco 200a 13fs for a service brakes, air problem, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V123000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". DUE TO THE USE OF A LOAD PROPORTIONING VALVE IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM, THE BRAKE ACTIVATION AND RELEASE TIME IN AN UNLOADED CONDITION, MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS. IN ADDITION, A DOUBLE CHECK VALVE REQUIRED ON A TWO AIR TANK SYSTEM WAS INADVERTENTLY OMITTED.
The fix
THE LOAD PROPORTIONING VALVE WILL BE REMOVED AND THE SYSTEM WILL BE "REPLUMBED" IN ORDER TO MEET SAFETY STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; LOAD PROPORTIONING VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE TO MEET THE FULL REQUIREMENTS OF THE SAFETYSTANDARD MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT UNDER CERTAIN TRAFFICCONDITIONS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1978 to January 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.