NHTSA recall campaign
79V216000
ManufacturerPACCAR, INCORPORATEDReported1979-09-13Affected300 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
DUE TO DEFECTIVE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF SLACK ADJUSTER DAMAGE. THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE ON THE REAR WHEEL END.
Manufacturer remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SLACK ADJUSTERS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REVERSE THE INSTALLATION OF THE MIDLAND SLACK ADJUSTER OR INSTALL A BENDIX SLACK ADJUSTER AS FOUND NECESSARY.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →