Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FLD | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19931001 - 19960212 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V009000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19970412 | Date Received by ODI: 19970127 | Date Added to Database: 19970203 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 13565 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
CORROSION CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOT BRAKE VALVE ADAPTER BORE AND PLUNGER DUE TO WATER AND ROAD SALT INTRUSION. |
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Consequence:
ACCUMULATED CORROSION AND WATER INTRUSION CAN RESULT IN THE PLUNGER STICKING, ESPECIALLY DURING EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER SERVICE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE BRAKE VALVE ADAPTER WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN THAT HAS FULL FACE CONTACT WITH THE GASKET. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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