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1975 Chevrolet F90 Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    SOME ANTI-LOCK CONTROLLERS CONTAIN ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS WHICH WERE NOT MADE TO SPECIFICATIONS. IN THE EVENT THESE CONTROLLERS DEVELOP A FAILURE OF ANOTHER INTERNAL ELECTRIC COMPONENT, THE COMBINATION OF DEFECTS MAY CAUSE THE ANTI-LOCK VALVE SOLENOID (A COILED CURRENT CONDUCTING WIRE) TO BE CONTINUOUSLY ENERGIZED, PREVENTING APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES ON THE AXLE INVOLVED. HOWEVER, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ON THE REMAINDER OF THE VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED AND THE DRIVER WARNING LIGHT IS NOT ACTUATED.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL NEW CONTROLLERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

    Notes

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; ANTI-LOCK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES WLL BE INCREASED AND AVEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1975-03-01 - 1976-05-01

    Vehicles Affected

    1343

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