FREIGHTLINER FLN106 1998: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V281000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FLN106 | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-03-10 | 1998-11-05 | 1998-11-10 |
Production Dates: 1996-06-01 - 1998-09-30
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 348
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND AN OPTIONAL SHIFT SELECTOR WITH A PARK BRAKE POSITION. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEM." IF THE SECONDARY AIR SYSTEM IS DRAINED, THE SPRING BRAKES WILL APPLY AND THE ABILITY TO APPLY, RELEASE, AND MODULATE THE SERVICE BRAKES WILL BE LOST.
INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WILL BE REQUIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 10, 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 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'.
