Key Takeaway

BRAKES:COMPUTER MODULE by EATON, INCORPORATED was recalled on October 12, 1979. What to do: DEFECTIVE CONTROLLERS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.

NHTSA Ongoing

BRAKES:COMPUTER MODULE

Recalled: October 12, 1979 ~455 units affected 78E011

Description

THE INVOLVED ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM CONTAINS AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT THAT IS NOT OF EATON SPECIFICATIONS. ALSO, AN OPENING OF A SOLDER CONNECTION EXISTS BETWEEN THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND ANOTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THIS CAN CAUSE THE ANTI-LOCK VALVE SOLENOID (COILED CURRENT CONDUCTING WIRE) TO BE CONTINUOUSLY ENERGIZED. THE BRAKES IN THE AXLE, BEING CONTROLLED BY THE AFFECTED ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM, MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Remedy

DEFECTIVE CONTROLLERS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.

Products Affected

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Company Information

EATON, INCORPORATED

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: DEFECTIVE CONTROLLERS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.

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