Defect summary
UNWANTED AIR IS BEING DRAWN INTO THE BRAKE SYSTEM WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. THIS IS DUE TO THE USE OF THE BENDIX MASTER CYLINDER IN COMBINATION WITH THE BENDIX HYDROVAC.
Remedy
DEALER WILL CHECK TO SEE IF VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A BENDIX MASTER CYLINDER. IF SO, DEALER WILL INSTALL A TUBE AND HOSE ASSEMBLY AND REPAIR BRAKE SYSTEM. IF NEEDED, A NEW WAGNER MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE INSTALLED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE HYDRAULIC BRAKESYSTEMS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE COMBINATION OF THIS DEFECT ALONG WITH EVERYDAY USEAND NORMAL WEAR, COULD RESULT IN DECREASED BRAKE PERFORMANCE AND EVENTUAL LOSSOF BRAKES. AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 84V068000. Text as published by NHTSA.