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1977 BUDD BUDD

1977 BUDD BUDD Recall Title: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER

1977 BUDD BUDD Recall Date: 1978-10-20

1977 BUDD BUDD NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 78V233000

1977 BUDD BUDD Recall Manufacturer: BUDD COMPANY

1977 BUDD BUDD Recall Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER

1977 BUDD BUDD Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 568

1977 BUDD BUDD Recall Overview: THE PISTON IN THE ANTILOCK VALVE COULD STICK DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF FLUID CONTAMINANTS THAT MAY COLLECT IN THE TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM. CONSEQUENTLY, NO AIR WOULD BE DELIVERED TO THE BRAKING CHAMBERS NORMALLY SUPPLIED BY THIS VALVE. THIS WOULD RESUULT IN A NO BRAKE CONDITION ON THE AFFECTED AXLES. THIS FAILURE WOULD CONSTITUTE A NON-COMPLIANCE TO 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:

1977 BUDD BUDD Recall Remedy: THE SUSPECT VALVE WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

1977 BUDD BUDD Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEMI-TRAILERS, VAN TYPE.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; ANTILOCK VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING,COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.NOTE: ANY FLUIDS SHOULD BE DRAINED FROM THE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM DAILY AND NOFLUIDS SHOULD BE ADDED DIRECTLY INTO THE TRAILER BRAKE LINE.