1975 Thumb Truck Thumb Truck Recalls

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October 12th, 1979
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Recall Date
October 12th, 1979
Units Effected
61
NHTSA Campaign Number: 77V077000
Manufacturer: THUMB TRUCK EQUIPMENT

Defect Summary:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE ANTI-SKID SYSTEM WAS OMITTED IN PRODUCTION OF THE VEHICLES. THIS RAISES THE POSSIBILITY OF SKIDDING, DUE TO WHEEL LOCK-UP. PARKING BRAKES MAY ALSO BECOME INEFFECTIVE WHEN WHEN THERE IS A DIMINISHING AIR SUPPLY.

Corrective Summary:
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ANTI-SKID BRAKING SYSTEM, AT NO CHARGE.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; ANTI-LOCK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEEL LOCK-UP AND INSUFFICIENT PARKING BRAKES COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

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