FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE 1997: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V051000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | AMERICAN LAFRANCE | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-08-17 | 1998-03-04 | 1998-03-19 |
Production Dates: 1997-03-01 - 1998-03-06
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 125
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE APPARATUS VEHICLES. THE FRONT BRAKES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 17, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
