Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V178000

Service brakes, air: antilock

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-10-15.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V178000

Service brakes, air: antilock

Component
Service brakes, air: antilock
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
49
Reported to NHTSA
1991-10-15
Owners notified
1991-11-22

Defect description

RESERVOIR INTERIOR PAINT WAS ALLOWED TO ENTER THE AIR RESERVOIR CHECK VALVE, AND THE VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY SEATED.

Safety risk

LACK OF PROPER SEATING CAUSES THE RESERVOIRS TO FAILTO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121.

Manufacturer remedy

CLEAN AND RESEAT THE AIR CHECK VALVES AS NEEDED.

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER FL-701991
FREIGHTLINER FL601991
FREIGHTLINER FL801991

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.