NHTSA Recall 86V015000
Component: PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
Recall date: 1986-01-04
Defect Summary
THE PARKING BRAKE ACTUATING LEVER CAM MAY CONTAIN A QUENCH CRACK WHICH CAN WIDEN, REDUCING THE HOLDING CAPABILITY OF THE PARKING BRAKES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE REDUCED HOLDING CAPABILITY OF THE PARKING BRAKE COULD ALLOW AN UNATTENDED TRUCK TO ROLL AWAY UNCONTROLLED, WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
Safety Risk
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW ACTUATION LEVER.