PE88068PE · Preliminary EvaluationEscalated to Recall
VARIOUS BRAKE PROBLEMS
This investigation led to a safety recall.
This investigation resulted in a recall: NHTSA recall 88V171000 (predates CarsApp's recall coverage — view on NHTSA)
- Manufacturer
- E-One Incorporated
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Opened
- Jun 28, 1988
- Closed
- Nov 7, 1988
- Model years
- 1978–1986
- Type
- Preliminary Evaluation
Summary
SUMMARY: RECENT ROCKWELL REPORTS IDENTIFIED THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL CONCERNS: A: INSUFFICIENT AIR PRESSURE DUE TO INADEQUATE AIR COMPRESSORCAPACITY; B: AIR HORN PLUMBED INTO AIR SYSTEM WITHOUT PRESSURE PROTECTIONVALVE; C: BRAKE IMBALANCE CAUSED BY BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVES WHICHREDUCE THE FRONT BRAKE PRESSURE. THE ABOVE PROBLEMS MAY RESULT IN HEAT CHECKING AND CRACKING OF THE REAR BRAKE DRUMS.
Vehicles under investigation (10)
- EMERGENCY ONE AMBULANCE1985
- FEDERAL MOTORS FEDERAL1978
- FEDERAL MOTORS FEDERAL1979
- FEDERAL MOTORS FEDERAL1980
- FEDERAL MOTORS FEDERAL1981
- FEDERAL MOTORS FEDERAL1982
- FEDERAL MOTORS FEDERAL1983
- FEDERAL MOTORS FEDERAL1984
- FEDERAL MOTORS FEDERAL1985
- FEDERAL MOTORS FEDERAL1986
Documents
Source: NHTSA investigation PE88068. Investigations are NHTSA's review of a potential safety issue and may or may not result in a recall.