SOUTHWEST TRUCK BODY CO.: Safety Recalls in 1978

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by SOUTHWEST TRUCK BODY CO. in 1978. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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1978

1981

October 10, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:VALVE SOLENOID

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE COULD OCCUR DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF FLUID CONTAMINANTS WHICH MAY COLLECT IN THE TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE PISTON STICKING IN THE TRAILER ANTI-LOCK VALVE. CONSEQUENTLY, NO AIR WILL BE DELIVERED TO THE BRAKE CHAMBERS SUPPLIED BY THE ANTI-LOCK VALVE. LACK OF AIR TO THE AIR CHAMBERS MAY RESULT IN A "NO BRAKE" CONDITION ON THE AFFECTED AXLE(S).

NHTSA ID: 78V215000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 781

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL REPLACEMENT VALVES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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