Vehicle recall 80V079000 · June 24, 1980
1974-1978 Monon Monon
A resilient washer may drop out, causing the bolting attachment of the air reservoir to the frame to become loose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A resilient washer may drop out, causing the bolting attachment of the air reservoir to the frame to become loose. Due to vibration, the bolt could eventually wear through, allowing the reservoir to drop down on either end. This condition could eventually cause one of several air lines to wear through or sever.
- Remedy
- Dealer will install the needed bolts, nuts, and washers to reattach the air reservoir or will forward them by mail at the owner"s request.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trailers, semi.system: service brakes; air brake reservoir, attachment bolts.consequences of defect: a severed air line could cause a lock up in theemergency braking system. Loss of vehicle control and an accident could result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V079000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 24, 1980
- Filed by
- EVANS PRODUCTS COMPANY
- Owner notification
- June 11, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,970
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Parking brake › Driveline › Hydraulic › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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