FREIGHTLINER UNSPECIFIED 1997: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V003000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | UNSPECIFIED | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-03-04 | 1998-01-05 | 1998-01-22 |
Production Dates: 1997-03-01 - 1997-10-12
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2587
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK/TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A HYDRAULIC PARKING BRAKE. A CASTING ERROR IN THE HYDRAULIC PARKING BRAKE RELAY VALVE CAUSES EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH CAN RESULT IN A HYDRAULIC HOSE SEPARATION.
IF THIS OCCURS, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WILL BE LOST AND THE BRAKES WILL BE OPERATING FROM THE BACK-UP SYSTEM.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CHECK VALVE MODIFICATION KIT TO REDUCE THE SYSTEM PRESSURE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 4,1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE 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'.
