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Vans - Diaphragm degradation may cause brakes to engage
Official notice
6 Oct 2017
Last checked
6 Oct 2017
An official NHTSA notice concerns Vans - Diaphragm degradation may cause brakes to engage. Partial or full application of the emergency brakes can cause the wheel-end to overheat or a drag slowing or stopping the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2017-10-06.
What to do now
John evans will notify owners, and service centers will install heavy duty diaphragms in the quick release valves, free of charge. The recall began on november 20, 2017. Owners may contact john evans customer service at 1-704-436-2590.
Units affected
7
Recall number
NR (Not Reported)
Official notice
2017-10-06
The hazard
The hazard
Partial or full application of the emergency brakes can cause the wheel-end to overheat or a drag slowing or stopping the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Vans, John Evans. Contact: John Evans Manufacturing Co..
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