Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FL-80 | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19970401 - 19980228 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V114000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980928 | Date Received by ODI: 19980526 | Date Added to Database: 19980529 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 45 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEADY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 36" REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." |
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Consequence:
INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
Notes:
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