MAXI-METAL UNSPECIFIED 1988: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
| Make : MAXI-METAL | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 1988-06-01 - 1988-08-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 89V129000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1989-09-27 | Date Received by ODI: 1989-08-07 | Date Added to Database: 1989-08-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 41 | ||
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Summary:
TRUCKS WILL EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKING AT LOW BRAKE APPLICATION PRESSURES WHEN OPERATING IN THE BOBTAIL MODE. |
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Consequence:
REDUCED BRAKING CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE FRONT AXLE RATIO VALVES WITH STANDARD VALVING THAT DOES NOT REDUCE APPLICATION PRESSURE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM:BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH REAR AXLE BOBTAIL BRAKEPROPORTIONING AND FRONT AXLE BRAKE RATIO VALVES. |
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