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1976 SOUTHWEST SOUTHWEST

1976 SOUTHWEST SOUTHWEST Recall Title: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER

1976 SOUTHWEST SOUTHWEST Recall Date: 1978-10-10

1976 SOUTHWEST SOUTHWEST NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 78V215000

1976 SOUTHWEST SOUTHWEST Recall Manufacturer: SOUTHWEST TRUCK BODY CO.

1976 SOUTHWEST SOUTHWEST Recall Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER

1976 SOUTHWEST SOUTHWEST Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 781

1976 SOUTHWEST SOUTHWEST Recall Overview: ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE COULD OCCUR DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF FLUID CONTAMINANTS WHICH MAY COLLECT IN THE TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE PISTON STICKING IN THE TRAILER ANTI-LOCK VALVE. CONSEQUENTLY, NO AIR WILL BE DELIVERED TO THE BRAKE CHAMBERS SUPPLIED BY THE ANTI-LOCK VALVE. LACK OF AIR TO THE AIR CHAMBERS MAY RESULT IN A NO BRAKE CONDITION ON THE AFFECTED AXLE(S).

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:

1976 SOUTHWEST SOUTHWEST Recall Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL REPLACEMENT VALVES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

1976 SOUTHWEST SOUTHWEST Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; ANTI-LOCK AIR VALVES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: ANY FLUIDS SHOULD BE DRAINED FROM THE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEMS DAILY. FLUIDSSHOULD NOT BE ADDED DIRECTLY INTO THE TRAILER BRAKE LINES.