1985 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1985 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 |
1985 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
1985 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1985 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
1985 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for WHEELS, HUBCAP/COVER
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