FREIGHTLINER FL-60 1991: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V178000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER FL-60 1991
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1991-11-22 1991-10-15 1991-10-17

Production Dates: 1991-08-01 - 1991-09-01

Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 49

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Regulation Part Number: 571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121

Summary

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

Consequence

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

Remedy

CLEAN AND RESEAT THE AIR CHECK VALVES AS NEEDED.

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.