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1977 Mci Mc-5c Recall

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Active Safety 1977 Mci Mc-5c Recalls (2)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1977 Mci Mc-5c in Canada.

Ref #1980-035 Campaign : 79V-178
1980-03-13 409 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

THE BRAKE RELEASE TIME (TIME FOR AIR TO EXHAUST FROM THE BRAKE CHAMBER AFTER A FULL BRAKE APPLICATION) MAY EXCEED THE TIME SPECIFIED BY C.M.V.S.S. 121 - AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS. THIS CONDITION OCCURS AT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ONLY AND MAY RESULT IN EXTENDED RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKUP SUBSEQUENT TO A PANIC BRAKE APPLICATION OR SUBSEQUENT TO A LESSER BRAKE APPLICATION WHILE OPERATING OVER ICY ROADS THUS AFFECTION DIRECTIONAL STABILITY AND/OR STOPPING DISTANCES. ALSO, SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH LOW AIR PRESSURE SWITCHES WHICH ACTIVATE THE "LOW AIR" SIGNAL AT LESS THAN

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Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1977-077 Campaign : N/D
1977-10-14 653 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH A NEW SHUTTLE VALVE (M.C.I. NO. 4R-22-21) THAT CONTAINS TWO "O" RINGS MADE OF BUNA "N" QUALITY RUBBER THAT MAY DEVELOP LEAKS IN EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER. THE SHUTTLE VALVE ALSO CONTAINS TWO FLAT NEOPRENE WASHERS THAT TEND TO "PUCKER UP" WITH TIME AND COULD TRAP THE SHUTTLE VALVE WHEN THE EMERGENCY BRAKES ARE APPLIED. SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR THE EMERGENCY BRAKES WOULD NOT RELEASE AND THEREFORE COULD NOT BE MODULATED AS REQUIRED BY C.M.V.S.S. 121 - AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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