Service brakes, air: slack adjustersRecall 81V-133 · 1979–1981 Transportation T30
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. recall 81V-133 covers 530 1979–1981 Transportation T30 for a service brakes, air: slack adjusters problem, reported to NHTSA on October 20, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V133000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SLACK ADJUSTORS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT WORK PROPERLY AND BRAKES WOULD FAIL TO REMAIN PROPERLY ADJUSTED.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE SLACK ADJUSTORS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CITY CRUISER BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL AUTOMATIC SLACKADJUSTORS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTORS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION MAY RESULT IN UNEVEN ANDEXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR. FAILURE OF BRAKES TO FUNCTION PROPERLY COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
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, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.