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Recall campaign79V188000

Recall 79V188000: Transportation mfg. Corp.

Service brakes, air
Report received
Aug 15, 1979
Manufacturer
Transportation mfg. Corp.
Potentially affected
748vehicles
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 have the following non-compliances: the low air warning signal may not activate until the service reservoir pressure is below 60 psi. In addition, the brake release time may exceed 0.55 seconds at the right front wheel, which constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems".

Remedy

Dealer will adjust the pin switch to the proper pressure to bring the vehicle into compliance with safety standard no. 121.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.