FREIGHTLINER UNSPECIFIED 1982: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V115000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | UNSPECIFIED | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-03-25 | 1982-12-01 | 1982-12-06 |
Production Dates: 1982-05-01 - 1982-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE RELEASE TIME FOR THE REAR BRAKES MAY EXCEED THE .55 SECOND LIMIT REQUIREMENT FOR SAFE BRAKING.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT REAR AXLES FOR INCORRECT RELAY VALVE AND INSTALL NEW CORRECTED MODEL R14 RELAY VALVES AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS HAVING TANDUM REAR DRIVE AXLES EQUIPPED WITHA SINGLE BENDIX AIR BRAKE RELAY VALVE.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR BRAKES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AS A RESULT, STOPPING DISTANCES MAY BE INCREASED. THISCOULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
