1983 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER RECALL - #85V161000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
REAR BRAKE RELAY VALVE CONTROL LINE WAS CONNECTED TO THE SECONDARY DOUBLE CHECK VALVE, RATHER THAN THE PRIMARY ONE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THESE TRUCKS HAVE A TWO AXLE BRAKE SYSTEM EACH ON SEPARATE SYSTEMS TO AVOID TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. HOWEVER WITH THE MISCONNECTED LINES AND IF A RUPTURE OR LEAK OCCURS IN THE CONTROL LINE, THE FRONT AND REAR AXLE BRAKES WILL FAIL.
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Vehicle |
1983 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER |
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Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
Manufactured between |
3/1/1983 - 8/1/1985 |
Recalled on |
12/9/1985 |
Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
Owners Notified on |
11/7/1985 |
# Affected |
20 |
Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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Description |
REAR BRAKE RELAY VALVE CONTROL LINE WAS CONNECTED TO THE SECONDARY DOUBLE CHECK VALVE, RATHER THAN THE PRIMARY ONE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THESE TRUCKS HAVE A TWO AXLE BRAKE SYSTEM EACH ON SEPARATE SYSTEMS TO AVOID TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. HOWEVER WITH THE MISCONNECTED LINES AND IF A RUPTURE OR LEAK OCCURS IN THE CONTROL LINE, THE FRONT AND REAR AXLE BRAKES WILL FAIL. |
Consequences |
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Corrective action |
PROPERLY CONNECT CONTROL LINE TO THE PRIMARY DOUBLE CHECK VALVE. RECHECK FOR PROPER OPERATION OF FRONT BRAKES. |
Notes |
SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES PLUMBING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY LOW CAB FORWARD TRUCKS. MODEL FLL6384. |
See also |
1983 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1983 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
1983 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
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