FREIGHTLINER FL60 1993: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FL60 | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 1991-05-01 - 1995-02-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V018000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-04-28 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-02-06 | Date Added to Database: 1995-02-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5700 | ||
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Summary:
THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING STUDS CAN LOOSEN OR PULL THROUGH DUE TO FATIGUE IN THE BRAKE CHAMBER HOUSING CAUSED BY FOUNDATION BRAKE CHATTER. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE BRAKE LINING MATERIALS, REPLACE THE WING BRACKET WITH A REINFORCED BRACKET AND INSTALL BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH REINFORCED CHAMBER HOUSING AND LARGER "1/2"" MOUNTING STUDS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR;DRUM AND SHOE SYSTEM; CHAMBER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 12" AND 16" FRONT BRAKE CHAMBERS MOUNTED ON ROCKWELL FOUNDATION BRAKES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-735-8000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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