MAXI-METAL UNSPECIFIED 1992: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| Make : MAXI-METAL | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 1992-07-01 - 1993-04-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 93V070000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1993-11-11 | Date Received by ODI: 1993-04-26 | Date Added to Database: 1993-04-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 160 | ||
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Summary:
THE EXHAUST PORT IN THE UP POSITION ALLOWS WATER TO ENTER THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH CAN BLOCK THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM IN FREEZING CONDITIONS. |
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Consequence:
BLOCKAGES IN THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM CAN BLOCK THE EXHAUSTFROM THE BRAKE CHAMBERS AFTER SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION, CAUSING THE BRAKES TODRAG AND POSSIBLY OVERHEAT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE DRIVE AXLES. THIS COULDINCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INVERT THE BRAKE VALVES SO THE EXHAUST PORTS ARE DOWN. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH TRACTION CONTROL THAT HAVE CROSSMEMBERMOUNTED BRAKE VALVES POSITIONED WITH THE EXHAUST PORT UP. |
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