Preliminary Evaluation · Closed
VARIOUS BRAKE PROBLEMS
Manufacturer: FEDERAL MOTORS INC.
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 88V171000.
Campaign 88V171000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.
What NHTSA is examining
Summary: recent rockwell reports identified the following additional concerns: a: insufficient air pressure due to inadequate air compressorcapacity; b: air horn plumbed into air system without pressure protectionvalve; c: brake imbalance caused by brake proportioning valves whichreduce the front brake pressure. The above problems may result in heat checking and cracking of the rear brake drums.
Vehicles under investigation
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.