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Transport Canada Vehicles

1975–1978 Chevrolet J9500 Recall

Issued July 27, 1979
Issue
Hazard description
MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON ANTI-LOCK AIR BRAKE SYSTEM. THE PISTON IN THE ANTI-LOCK RELAY VALVES MAY EXPAND WHEN EXPOSED TO CERTAIN FLUID CONTAMINATES WHICH MAY BE FOUND IN THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM. EXPANDED PISTONS CAN STICK OR JAM IN THE VALVES AND PREVENT AIR DELIVERY TO THE BVRAKE CHAMBERS CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKING POWER ON THE AFFECTED AXLE. THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES.
Vehicle
CHEVROLET J9500