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1998 FREIGHTLINER FL-80 Recall - Campaign #98V114000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 FREIGHTLINER FL-80 RECALL - #98V114000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : RESERVOIR/TANK

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEADY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 36" REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

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Vehicle 1998 FREIGHTLINER FL-80
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 4/1/1997 - 2/28/1998
Recalled on 5/29/1998
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 9/28/1998
# Affected 45
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEADY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 36" REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequences INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES 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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