FREIGHTLINER FLC-112 1993: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V114000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER FLC-112 1993
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1995-08-08 1995-06-05 1995-06-12

Production Dates: 1991-03-01 - 1993-09-08

Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 317

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

THE PRIMARY AIR RESERVOIR CAN RUPTURE DUE TO INADEQUATE SEAM WELDS.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL PRIMARY AIR RESERVOIRS DATED CODE 2/27/93.

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR SYSTEM; RESERVOIR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2875 CUBIC INCH PRIMARY AIR RESERVOIRS.NOTE: 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 1-503-735-8000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.