1980 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall - Campaign #82V114000

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1980 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.

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Vehicle 1980 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER 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 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 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 1980 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for TRAILER HITCHES 1980 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES 1980 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for TRAILER HITCHES 1980 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES 1980 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for WHEELS, HUBCAP/COVER