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Steering Axle Brakes

Entry DateJune 27, 1999
Issue Number99-015-VEH
NameLt. J.J. Salazar
AgencyNew Mexico Department of Public Safety
AddressNew MexicoUnited StatesMap It (opens in a new tab)
CommitteeVehicle Committee
StatusClosed
Summary of Issue

Is the following vehicle OOS? The only brake defect was on the right front brake. The defects were as follows: There was a leak at the brake chamber when the brakes were applied. The compressor maintained the audible air loss at the brake chamber. Only one brake or 12% was involved in teh 20% criterion associated with item 1.a.(4) was not exceeded. The brake was operative so OOS item 1.b.(1) associated with the absence of braking action of a steering axle was not a factor.

Justification or Need

Clarification.

Request for Action

Answer and clarification.