BUDD COMPANY: Safety Recalls in 1978

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by BUDD COMPANY in 1978. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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1977

1978

October 20, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:VALVE SOLENOID

THE PISTON IN THE ANTILOCK VALVE COULD STICK DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF FLUID CONTAMINANTS THAT MAY COLLECT IN THE TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM. CONSEQUENTLY, NO AIR WOULD BE DELIVERED TO THE BRAKING CHAMBERS NORMALLY SUPPLIED BY THIS VALVE. THIS WOULD RESUULT IN A "NO BRAKE" CONDITION ON THE AFFECTED AXLES. THIS FAILURE WOULD CONSTITUTE A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".

NHTSA ID: 78V233000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 568

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE SUSPECT VALVE WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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