Defect Investigation Detail

SPARTAN / SPARTAN / 1984

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE88074 Vehicale/Equipment Name: SPARTAN
Vehicale/Equipment Model: SPARTAN Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1984
Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Manufacturer's Name: Shyft Group
Date Opened: Jun, 30 1988 Date Closed: Oct, 24 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 capcity;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 above identified problems may result in heat checking and cracking of the rear brake drums.