Equipment recall 78E010000 · April 19, 1978

Kelsey Hayes Kelsey Hayes

The involved anti-lock hardware sensor portion may be defective.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.

Summary: The involved anti-lock hardware sensor portion may be defective. Loss of anti-lock capability and reversion to normal braking could occur.
Remedy: If the anti-lock system fails, a warning light should alert the driver to the problem. Corrective action: dealer will inspect and replace all defective sensors, without charge.
Notes: Vehicle category: truck tractors.system: service brakes; sensor rotor.consequences of defect: if the anti-lock system becomes inactive, brakes couldlock and an accident could result.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78E010000
Reported to NHTSA: April 19, 1978
Filed by: KELSEY-HAYES COMPANY
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,400
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Service brakes, air › Antilock › Wheel speed sensor

Recall 78E010000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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