BUTLER MANUFACTURING CO.: Safety Recalls in 1978

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by BUTLER MANUFACTURING CO. in 1978. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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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 BRAKE CHAMBERS NORMALLY SUPPLIED BY THAT VALVE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A "NO BRAKE" CONDITION ON THE AFFECTED AXLES. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".

NHTSA ID: 78V230000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 793

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEFECTIVE VALVE WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 3, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:TANDEM AXLE:REAR:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:H

THE WELDS JOINING THE SPRING HANGERS TO SUB-FRAMES MAY FAIL DUE TO DEVELOPING CRACKS WHICH COULD CAUSE THE SPRING HANGER TO BECOME LOOSE.

NHTSA ID: 78V102000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 79

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR ANY WELDS FOUND CONTAINING CRACKS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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