Recall 88V171000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH Defect in 1984-1987 EMERGENCY ONE AMBULANCE

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RECALL This recall affects up to 71 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign	88V171000
Manufacturer	E-ONE, INC.
Vehicles Affected	71
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
Date Notified	December 7, 1988
Affected Vehicles	1984 EMERGENCY ONE AMBULANCE, 1985 EMERGENCY ONE AMBULANCE, 1986 EMERGENCY ONE AMBULANCE, 1987 EMERGENCY ONE AMBULANCE

Defect Description

USE OF THE AIR HORN CAN CAUSE THE AIR PRESSURE TO DROP BELOW 85 PSI.

Safety Consequence

IF AIR PRESSURE DROPS BELOW 85 PSI WHILE THE VEHICLE ISBEING DRIVEN THE REAR BRAKE SPRING CHAMBERS WILL START TO APPLY CAUSING THEREAR BRAKE DRUMS TO OVERHEAT.

Remedy

INSTALL PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVES IN ALL AIR HORN CIRCUITS.

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