1982 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER RECALL - #82V115000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE RELEASE TIME FOR THE REAR BRAKES MAY EXCEED THE .55 SECOND LIMIT REQUIREMENT FOR SAFE BRAKING.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1982 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1982 - 6/1/1982 |
| Recalled on |
12/6/1982 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/25/1983 |
| # Affected |
9 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY |
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| Description |
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE RELEASE TIME FOR THE REAR BRAKES MAY EXCEED THE .55 SECOND LIMIT REQUIREMENT FOR SAFE BRAKING. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT REAR AXLES FOR INCORRECT RELAY VALVE AND INSTALL NEW CORRECTED MODEL R14 RELAY VALVES AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS HAVING TANDUM REAR DRIVE AXLES EQUIPPED WITHA SINGLE BENDIX AIR BRAKE RELAY VALVE.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR BRAKES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AS A RESULT, STOPPING DISTANCES MAY BE INCREASED. THISCOULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1982 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1982 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
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