1992 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER RECALL - #93V070000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
THE EXHAUST PORT IN THE UP POSITION ALLOWS WATER TO ENTER THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH CAN BLOCK THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM IN FREEZING CONDITIONS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1992 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1992 - 4/1/1993 |
| Recalled on |
4/30/1993 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/11/1993 |
| # Affected |
160 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
THE EXHAUST PORT IN THE UP POSITION ALLOWS WATER TO ENTER THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH CAN BLOCK THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM IN FREEZING CONDITIONS. |
| Consequences |
BLOCKAGES IN THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM CAN BLOCK THE EXHAUSTFROM THE BRAKE CHAMBERS AFTER SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION, CAUSING THE BRAKES TODRAG AND POSSIBLY OVERHEAT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE DRIVE AXLES. THIS COULDINCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
INVERT THE BRAKE VALVES SO THE EXHAUST PORTS ARE DOWN. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH TRACTION CONTROL THAT HAVE CROSSMEMBERMOUNTED BRAKE VALVES POSITIONED WITH THE EXHAUST PORT UP. |
| See also |
1992 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1992 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CHAMBER
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