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1978 HENDRICKSON HENDRICKSON

1978 HENDRICKSON HENDRICKSON Recall Title: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING

1978 HENDRICKSON HENDRICKSON Recall Date: 1979-11-15

1978 HENDRICKSON HENDRICKSON NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 79V253000

1978 HENDRICKSON HENDRICKSON Recall Manufacturer: HENDRICKSON MFG. CO.

1978 HENDRICKSON HENDRICKSON Recall Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING

1978 HENDRICKSON HENDRICKSON Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 1246

1978 HENDRICKSON HENDRICKSON Recall Overview: THE LOW AIR PRESSURE SWITCHES USED ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE A MANUFACTURING TOLERANCE THAT ISSUES A WARNING ONLY WHEN THE PRESSURE DROPS A FEW POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH BELOW 60 PSI. AS A RESULT, THEY DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.

Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.

Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.

Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:

1978 HENDRICKSON HENDRICKSON Recall Remedy: IF THE OWNER, UPON RECEIPT OF A POST CARD, INDICATES A COMPLIANCE, THE DEALER WILL REIMBURSE OWNER $5.00 FOR COST OF TEST. IF OWNER INDICATES A NON-COMPLIANCE, THE DEALER WILL SEND TWO REPLACEMENT SWITCHES AND A CHECK FOR $5.00 TO COVER BOTH THE SYSTEM TEST AND SWITCH REPLACEMENT.

1978 HENDRICKSON HENDRICKSON Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, DRILL RIGS, CRANE CARRIERS, AND SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR PRESSURE WARNING SWITCHES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING SWITCH IS NOT ACTIVATEDAT PRECISELY 60 PSI, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE FOREWARNED OF POTENTIAL LOSS OFBRAKING ACTION. THIS COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.