Recall 78V008000: Transit manufacturing,inc

Report received

Jan 16, 1978

Manufacturer

Transit manufacturing,inc

Potentially affected

527vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The involved vehicles may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "modulated emergency braking". The "o" rings in the shuttle valve may develop slight leaks in cold weather. In addition, neoprene washers used on these "o" rings may eventually expand or pucker in cold climates, making it possible for the shuttle piston to become trapped by the inner-circumferences of the washers. This would force the emergency brakes to the "on" position and would prevent them from being released.

Remedy

The dealer will replace the two neoprene washers with glass filled teflon washers that will not be affected by cold climates.