FERODO AMERICA, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1991

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by FERODO AMERICA, INC. in 1991. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

October 24, 1991

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR CHAMBERS

THE SPRING BRAKE UNITS CAN FAIL TO RELEASE FROM THE PARKING OR APPLIED POSITION DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT BETWEEN THE SPRING PLATE AND THE SPRING HOUSING. THE CONDITION CAN BE EITHER INTERMITTENT OR PERMANENT.

NHTSA ID: 91E041000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 2,400

Consequence Summary:

THE FAILURE TO RELEASE FROM THE APPLIED POSITION CANCAUSE WHEEL LOCKUP, OVERHEATED BRAKES, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES OR COULDDISABLE THE SCHOOL BUS. THIS COULD PRESENT AN UNREASONABLE SAFETY RISK TO THEOCCUPANTS.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE THE SPRING BRAKE UNIT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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