Recall 79V-182: 1978 Flxible Flxible

The problem

Parking brakes on the involved vehicles may not release or release completely. This could lead to abnormal heating of the rockwell parking brake drum during vehicle operation. This may cause burning or thermal cracking of the drum surface. The weakened drum then becomes subject to failure under the centrifugal forces of the propshaft rotation which pull the drum outwards when it is rotating rapidly around the propshaft center.

The fix

The dealer will replace the existing brake drum with rockwell part #3219-h-4350, without charge to owner.

Notes

Vehicle description: buses.system: service brakes; parking brake, drum.consequences of defect: if such a failure occurs when the propshaft isoperating, the drum can disintegrate with an explosive force. This could causeloss of vehicle control and an accident.

Recall details

Vehicles in this recall

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 79V-182?

Parking brakes on the involved vehicles may not release or release completely. This could lead to abnormal heating of the rockwell parking brake drum during vehicle operation. This may cause burning or thermal cracking of the drum surface. The weakened drum then becomes subject to failure under the centrifugal forces of the propshaft rotation which pull the drum outwards when it is rotating rapidly around the propshaft center.

How is recall 79V-182 fixed?

The dealer will replace the existing brake drum with rockwell part #3219-h-4350, without charge to owner.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.