Recall 79V096000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER Defect in 1979-1979 EAGLE INTERNATIONAL 05
RECALL This recall affects up to 455 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 79V096000 |
| Manufacturer | EAGLE INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 455 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH 12 SQUARE INCH BRAKE CHAMBERS INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 16 SQUARE INCH BRAKE CHAMBERS. UNDER TEST CONDITIONS 12 SQUARE INCH BRAKE CHAMBERS WILL NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE BRAKING POWER OR RECOVERY.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH CHAMBERS OF THE CORRECT SIZE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.