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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. |