HENDRICKSON MFG. CO.: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by HENDRICKSON MFG. CO. in 1979. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 15, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING DEVICES

THE LOW AIR PRESSURE SWITCHES USED ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE A MANUFACTURING TOLERANCE THAT ISSUES A WARNING ONLY WHEN THE PRESSURE DROPS A FEW POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH BELOW 60 PSI. AS A RESULT, THEY DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".

NHTSA ID: 79V253000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 1,246

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

IF THE OWNER, UPON RECEIPT OF A POST CARD, INDICATES A COMPLIANCE, THE DEALER WILL REIMBURSE OWNER $5.00 FOR COST OF TEST. IF OWNER INDICATES A NON-COMPLIANCE, THE DEALER WILL SEND TWO REPLACEMENT SWITCHES AND A CHECK FOR $5.00 TO COVER BOTH THE SYSTEM TEST AND SWITCH REPLACEMENT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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