EATON, INCORPORATED: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by EATON, INCORPORATED in 1979. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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April 3, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:VALVE SOLENOID

THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM MAY SWELL DUE TO EXPOSURE OF THE INTERNAL PISTON TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF FLUID CONTAMINANTS. THIS MAY CAUSE THE PISTON TO STICK IN THE VALVE, WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".

NHTSA ID: 79E005000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 2,249

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT FAILURE, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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