1978 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER RECALL - #82V114000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SLACK ADJUSTERS
BRAKES MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE AIR BRAKES ON THE FRONT AXLE MAY NOT ACTUATE AND RELEASE WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED FOR SAFE BRAKING. THE BRAKES MAY EXCEED THE .55 SECOND LIMITS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Vehicle |
1978 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER |
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Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
Manufactured between |
4/1/1978 - 11/1/1982 |
Recalled on |
12/6/1982 |
Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
Owners Notified on |
3/25/1983 |
# Affected |
249 |
Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS |
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Description |
BRAKES MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE AIR BRAKES ON THE FRONT AXLE MAY NOT ACTUATE AND RELEASE WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED FOR SAFE BRAKING. THE BRAKES MAY EXCEED THE .55 SECOND LIMITS. |
Consequences |
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Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE BRAKE SYSTEM BY ADDING AN AIR BRAKE RELAY VALVE AND NECESSARY PIPING TO THE FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. |
Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 14,000 LB. GAWR FRONT STEERINGAXLE.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR BRAKES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE TIME THAT IT TAKES FOR THE BRAKES TO REACT COULD BEUNSAFE. DEGRADED BRAKE CONTROL COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAYRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
See also |
1978 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1978 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
1978 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1978 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM, DRUM
1978 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
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