FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS 1998: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V065000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS | 1998 |
| 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
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A BENDIX ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM "ABS". THE REAR AXLE ABS MODULATING VALVES MAY BE PLUMBED INCORRECTLY.
THIS CAN CAUSE THE REAR AXLE SERVICE BRAKES, WHEN IN THE ABS MODE, TO NOT MODULATE AS INTENDED.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE ABS MODULATING VALVE SUPPLY AND OUTLET PORT FOR CORRECT PLUMBING AND RE-PLUMB IF NECESSARY.
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'.
