| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Action Number: PE88073 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: HME |
| Vehicale/Equipment Model: HME | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1983 |
| Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | Manufacturer's Name: HME, Inc. |
| Date Opened: Jun, 29 1988 | Date Closed: Aug, 31 1988 |
| Subject: VARIOUS BRAKE PROBLEMS | Summary: Summary: recent rockwell defect report identified the following additional concerns:a. insufficient air pressure due to inadequate air compressor capacity;b. air horn plumbed into air system without pressure protection valve;c. brake imbalance caused by brake proportioning valves which reduce the front brake pressures. the problems identified above may result in heat checking and cracking of the rear brake drums. |
