MAXI-METAL UNSPECIFIED 1997: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
| Make : MAXI-METAL | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1997-03-01 - 1997-10-12 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V003000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-03-04 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-01-05 | Date Added to Database: 1998-01-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2587 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WILL BE LOST AND THE BRAKES WILL BE OPERATING FROM THE BACK-UP SYSTEM. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CHECK VALVE MODIFICATION KIT TO REDUCE THE SYSTEM PRESSURE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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'. |
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