Recall 78V129000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS Defect in 1975-1978 CROWN CROWN
RECALL This recall affects up to 900 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 78V129000 |
| Manufacturer | CROWN COACH CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 900 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE BRAKE SHOE WELDS ON THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WHERE THE BRAKE SHOE WEB JOINS THE BRAKE SHOE TABLE COULD FAIL. CONTINUED USAGE OF THE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY WITH A BROKEN WELD INDUCES A LESSENING OF BRAKE EFFECT AND COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ON THE SIDE OF THE AXLE WHERE THE FAILURE OCCURRED.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ONE WHICH WILL INCLUDE NEW LININGS AND A REINFORCEMENT WELD AT EACH END OF THE WEB TO TABLE LOCATION.
Related Recalls for CROWN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89V113000 | 1989 CROWN SCHOOL BUS | STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | 206 | |
| 89V070000 | 1986 CROWN SCHOOL BUS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 700 | |
| 72V054000 | 1969 CROWN CROWN | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 94 | |
| 88E012005 | 1987 CROWN BUS | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 120 |