NHTSA recall campaign
78V241000
ManufacturerHENDRICKSON MFG. CO.Reported1978-10-25Affected31 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE BRAKE SHOE WELDS ON THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES COULD FAIL AT THE POINT WHERE THE WELD JOINS THE BRAKE SHOE TABLE. A BROKEN WELD COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
Manufacturer remedy
THE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
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