Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum
- Manufacturer
- FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Vehicles affected
- 524
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2000-08-29
- Owners notified
- 2001-01-30
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. INTERFERENCE CAN OCCUR BETWEEN THE STEER AXLE SLACK ADJUSTERS AND THE AXLE KNUCKLE POST DURING A FULL WHEEL CUT WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED.
Safety risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED BRAKING EFFORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SLACK ADJUSTERS WITH ONE THAT WILL PROVIDE CLEARANCE.