Crane · Canada · Crit
Crane M4424, M3824 +3 more: Brakes
Affects Crane M4424, M3824, C4424, B4414, M4414 · 1976–1977 — about 73 vehicles.
The hazard
VEHICLES HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT AIR RESERVOIR CAPACITY AND DO NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 121 - AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS. ALSO, THE AIR BRAKE CHECK VALVE WAS OMITTED DURING PRODUCTION. THIS OMISSION WOULD CAUSE AN AUTOMATIC AND PREMATURE APPLICATION OF THE REAR WHEEL EMERGENCY BRAKES IN THE EVENT OF A RUPTURE OF ANY AIR SERVICE PRESSURE LINE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational