Defect Investigation Detail
FEDERAL MOTORS / FEDERAL / 1983
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Action Number: PE88068 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: FEDERAL MOTORS |
| Vehicale/Equipment Model: FEDERAL | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1983 |
| Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | Manufacturer's Name: FEDERAL MOTORS INC. |
| Date Opened: Jun, 28 1988 | Date Closed: Nov, 07 1988 |
| Subject: VARIOUS BRAKE PROBLEMS | Summary: Summary: recent rockwell reports identified the following additional concerns: a: insufficient air pressure due to inadequate air compressorcapacity; b: air horn plumbed into air system without pressure protectionvalve; c: brake imbalance caused by brake proportioning valves whichreduce the front brake pressure. the above problems may result in heat checking and cracking of the rear brake drums. |