MAXI-METAL UNSPECIFIED 1983: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| Make : MAXI-METAL | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 1983-03-01 - 1985-08-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V161000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1985-11-07 | Date Received by ODI: 1985-12-03 | Date Added to Database: 1985-12-09 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 20 | ||
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Summary:
REAR BRAKE RELAY VALVE CONTROL LINE WAS CONNECTED TO THE SECONDARY DOUBLE CHECK VALVE, RATHER THAN THE PRIMARY ONE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THESE TRUCKS HAVE A TWO AXLE BRAKE SYSTEM EACH ON SEPARATE SYSTEMS TO AVOID TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. HOWEVER WITH THE MISCONNECTED LINES AND IF A RUPTURE OR LEAK OCCURS IN THE CONTROL LINE, THE FRONT AND REAR AXLE BRAKES WILL FAIL. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
PROPERLY CONNECT CONTROL LINE TO THE PRIMARY DOUBLE CHECK VALVE. RECHECK FOR PROPER OPERATION OF FRONT BRAKES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES PLUMBING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY LOW CAB FORWARD TRUCKS. MODEL FLL6384. |
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