FREIGHTLINER FL-80 1998: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V114000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-80 | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-09-28 | 1998-05-26 | 1998-05-29 |
Production Dates: 1997-04-01 - 1998-02-28
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 45
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEADY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 36" REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 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'.
