NHTSA recall campaign
78V154000
ManufacturerGILLIG CORPORATIONReported1978-07-03Affected81 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE BRAKE SHOE WELDS ON THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES COULD LOOSEN WHERE THE BRAKE SHOE WEB JOINS THE BRAKE SHOE TABLE. THIS LOOSENING CAN RESULT IN COMPLETE BRAKE SHOE FAILURE ON THE AXLE SIDE AFFECTED. SOME BRAKING CAPABILITY SHOULD BE MAINTAINED SINCE THE FRONT BRAKING ASSEMBLY IS NOT AFFECTED.
Manufacturer remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →