FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS 1997: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V065000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS 1997
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1999-05-10 1999-03-29 1999-03-29

Production Dates: 1996-10-15 - 1998-12-21

Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-232

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 142

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A BENDIX ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM "ABS". THE REAR AXLE ABS MODULATING VALVES MAY BE PLUMBED INCORRECTLY.

Consequence

THIS CAN CAUSE THE REAR AXLE SERVICE BRAKES, WHEN IN THE ABS MODE, TO NOT MODULATE AS INTENDED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE ABS MODULATING VALVE SUPPLY AND OUTLET PORT FOR CORRECT PLUMBING AND RE-PLUMB IF NECESSARY.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 1999. 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 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'.