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1975 TMC MC8

1975 TMC MC8 Recall Title: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1975 TMC MC8 Recall Date: 1979-08-15

1975 TMC MC8 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 79V188000

1975 TMC MC8 Recall Manufacturer: TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.

1975 TMC MC8 Recall Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1975 TMC MC8 Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 748

1975 TMC MC8 Recall Overview: THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE THE FOLLOWING NON-COMPLIANCES: THE LOW AIR WARNING SIGNAL MAY NOT ACTIVATE UNTIL THE SERVICE RESERVOIR PRESSURE IS BELOW 60 PSI. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE RELEASE TIME MAY EXCEED 0.55 SECONDS AT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, WHICH CONSTITUTES 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:

1975 TMC MC8 Recall Remedy: DEALER WILL ADJUST THE PIN SWITCH TO THE PROPER PRESSURE TO BRING THE VEHICLE INTO COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121.

1975 TMC MC8 Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES, INTERCITY.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE SYSTEM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AIR PRESSURE MAY FALL TOO LOW AND VEHICLE OPERATORWOULD NOT BE WARNED. RESULTING PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION COULD CAUSE LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. SLOW BRAKE RELEASE TIME WOULD ALSO AFFECTBRAKING PERFORMANCE AND COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.