Parking brakeRecall 80V-111 · 1979–1980 Demster Dumster Routeking II
CARRIER CORPORATION recall 80V-111 covers 40 1979–1980 Demster Dumster Routeking II for a parking brake problem, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V111000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE "COMMAND KITS" WHICH AUTOMATICALLY SET THE PARKING BRAKES DURING REFUSE LOADING. IF POWER IS LOST DUE TO A BLOWN FUSE OR THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED OFF, THE PARKING BRAKES WOULD BE RELEASED.
The fix
THE COMMAND SYSTEM CONTROL CIRCUIT WILL BE MODIFIED SO THAT A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER FOR ANY REASON WILL NOT CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKES TO BE RELEASED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GARBAGE TRUCKS.SYSTEM: PARKING EMERGENCY BRAKES; BRAKE CONTROL CIRCUIT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL FREE UNEXPECTEDLY WITH THEPARKING BRAKES RELEASED, AND AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.NOTE: UNTIL THE DEFECT IS CORRECTED, THE PARKING BRAKE SHOULD BE MANUALLY SET,USING THE HAND VALVE WHENEVER LOADING OPERATIONS ARE IN PROGRESS.
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 August 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.