Vehicle Recall Archive for 1993 MARMON

Record ID

5121

Campaign Number

1.80E+308

Make of Vehicle

MARMON

Model of Vehicle

CONVENTIONAL

Year

1993

Make Campaign Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Component Description

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

AIR SYSTEM BLOCKAGE IN THE AIR DRYER OCCURS DEGRADING THE MOISTURE REMOVING CAPABILITIES OF THE DRYER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT AND MOISTURE ACCUMULATES AND FREEZES IN THE AIR DRYER OR IN THE LINE BETWEEN THE DRYER AND THE AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. THE AIR DRYER CAN BECOME OVERPRESSURIZED CAUSING THE AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING BASE.

Effect of Defect

IF THE AIR DRYER SEPARATES FROM THE BASE, THE CARTRIDGE CAN SEPARATE SUFFICIENTLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Fix Defect

DEALERS WILL EQUIP AIR SYSTEMS WITH A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE AIR DRYER. THIS PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INTENDED TO VENT IF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE DEVELOPS IN THE AIR DRYER.

Manufacturers

MARMON MOTOR COMPANY

Start of Manufacture

19921001

End of Manufacture

19950201

Type of Recall

EQUIPMENT

Number Affected

190

Date Owners Notified

NOT AVAILABLE

Initiated By

ODI

Responsible Maufacturer

MARMON MOTOR COMPANY

Date Report Received

19950619

Part Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Federal MV Safety Standard

NOT AVAILABLE

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