FREIGHTLINER UNSPECIFIED 1979: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V114000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | UNSPECIFIED | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-03-25 | 1982-12-01 | 1982-12-06 |
Production Dates: 1978-04-01 - 1982-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 249
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
BRAKES MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE AIR BRAKES ON THE FRONT AXLE MAY NOT ACTUATE AND RELEASE WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED FOR SAFE BRAKING. THE BRAKES MAY EXCEED THE .55 SECOND LIMITS.
THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE BRAKE SYSTEM BY ADDING AN AIR BRAKE RELAY VALVE AND NECESSARY PIPING TO THE FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 14,000 LB. GAWR FRONT STEERINGAXLE.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR BRAKES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE TIME THAT IT TAKES FOR THE BRAKES TO REACT COULD BEUNSAFE. DEGRADED BRAKE CONTROL COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAYRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
