| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 19851001 - 19870601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V147000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19871111 | Date Received by ODI: 19870915 | Date Added to Database: 19870921 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 41 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
INCORRECT SIZE AIR BRAKE ACTUATOR CHAMBERS WERE INSTALLED ON THE DRIVE AXLES. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE DRIVE AXLE BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH CORRECT SIZE CHAMBERS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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