Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FL-50 | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19990114 - 19990315 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V111000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19990820 | Date Received by ODI: 19990506 | Date Added to Database: 19990512 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 185 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE TO THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE CAN CONTACT THE BOTTOM FRAME RAIL FLANGE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE TUBE WITH ONE THAT PROVIDES CLEARANCE TO THE FRAME RAIL. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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