Recall 78V140000
Unknown Or Other — Superior · reported 14 Jun 1978 · 61 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT IS NOT ACTIVATED WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED AND THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE "ON" POSITION. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". ALSO, THE BRAKE LAMP CHECK FUNCTION IS INOPERABLE.
The fix
DEALER WILL LENGTHEN THE WIRE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE WIRING HARNESS TO ENSURE PROPER BRAKE LIGHT OPERATION. A GROUNDING WIRE WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION OF THE LAMP CHECK FUNCTION.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKES; WARNING LIGHT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: VEHICLE OPERATION WHILE THE PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGEDCOULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PARKING BRAKES. A VEHICLE THAT CONTAINS DAMAGEDPARKING BRAKES COULD ROLL FREE WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE AND LEFT UNATTENDED,CAUSING INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY IN ITS PATH.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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