Vehicle recall 81V133000 · October 20, 1981

1979-1981 Transportation T30

Slack adjustors installed on certain vehicles may not work properly and brakes would fail to remain properly adjusted.

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

Summary: Slack adjustors installed on certain vehicles may not work properly and brakes would fail to remain properly adjusted.
Remedy: Dealer will replace all defective slack adjustors without charge to owners.
Notes: Vehicle description: city cruiser buses equipped with rockwell automatic slackadjustors.system: service brakes; automatic slack adjustors.consequences of defect: continued vehicle operation may result in uneven andexcessive brake wear. Failure of brakes to function properly could result in anaccident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 81V133000
Reported to NHTSA: October 20, 1981
Filed by: TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.
Vehicles potentially affected: 530
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air › Slack adjusters

Recall 81V133000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Transportation T30 (1979-1981): 1981, 1980, 1979

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