MAXI-METAL UNSPECIFIED 1982: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
| Make : MAXI-METAL | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 1981-06-01 - 1984-09-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 84V159000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1985-03-01 | Date Received by ODI: 1984-12-20 | Date Added to Database: 1985-01-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 15 | ||
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Summary:
A POORLY DESIGNED BRACKET WHICH MOUNTS THE SERVICE/PARKING BRAKE UNIT TO THE REAR DRIVE AXLE MAY ALLOW DAMAGE TO BRAKE CHAMBER. DAMAGE MAY CAUSE THE SPRING BRAKE TO BE APPLIED. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
BRAKE CHAMBER SUPPORT BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH A TYPE THAT PROVIDES THE NECESSARY CLEARANCE, WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DISC BRAKES IN COMBINATION WITH AIRSUSPENSION SYSTEM.SYSTEM: BRAKING; BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIORWARNING, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY. |
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