Defect summary
THE BRAKE INTERLOCK SHUTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY COULD UNDER A HEAVY SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION FRACTURE OR FRAGMENT THE INTERNAL SHUTTLE PISTON.
Consequence
THE FRACTURE OR FRAGMENTION OF THE INTERLOCK SHUTTLEVALVE PISTON COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF REAR BRAKING. AREDUCTION IN BRAKING ABILITY COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIORWARNING.
Remedy
NEW IMPROVED BRAKE INTERLOCK SHUTTLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSTALLED.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES/INTERLOCK SHUTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DIESEL TRANSIT BUSES.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 87V112000. Text as published by NHTSA.