Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 80V-048 · 1979–1980 Transportation Transit Bus
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. recall 80V-048 covers 193 1979–1980 Transportation Transit Bus for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 22, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V048000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INTERCONNECTING BRAKE AIR LINES BETWEEN THE FOOT OPERATED BRAKE VALVE AND THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN CONNECTED TO AN INCORRECT PART OF THE SYSTEM.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND PERFORM THE PROPER CONNECTION OF THE BRAKE AIR LINES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN AIR LINE FAILURE WERE TO CAUSE LOSS OF AIR FROMTHE FRONT BRAKE OR REAR SERVICE BRAKE AIR TANKS, THE BUS WOULD LOSE ITSEMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM. IF THE PRIMARY BRAKING SYSTEM WERE TO FAIL, THISCOULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
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 April 1, 1979 to April 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.