1977 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER RECALL - #78V146000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : CHECK VALVE
THE CHECK VALVE, LOCATED ON THE INLET SIDE OF THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR TANKS MAY CRACK IN THE FEMALE FITTING AREA AND CAUSE A SLOW LOSS OF AIR. A LEAKING VALVE WILL REDUCE AIR PRESSURE AND PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES ON THOSE AXLES THAT DEPEND UPON THAT PART OF THE SYSTEM COULD OCCUR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1977 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1977 - 3/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/11/1978 |
| # Affected |
65 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE |
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| Description |
THE CHECK VALVE, LOCATED ON THE INLET SIDE OF THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR TANKS MAY CRACK IN THE FEMALE FITTING AREA AND CAUSE A SLOW LOSS OF AIR. A LEAKING VALVE WILL REDUCE AIR PRESSURE AND PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES ON THOSE AXLES THAT DEPEND UPON THAT PART OF THE SYSTEM COULD OCCUR. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL NEW AIR CHECK VALVES. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR CHECK VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. UNDER SOME CONDITIONS, THEEMERGENCY BRAKES MAY AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATE, POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE DRIVERSUFFICIENT TIME TO SELECT A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY.NOTE: EACH CHECK VALVE SHOULD IMMEDIATELY BE INSPECTED FOR A LEAK. IF ONE ISFOUND, THE DEALER SHOULD BE CONTACTED IMMEDIATELY. |
| See also |
1977 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for WHEELS
1977 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1977 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1977 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
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