| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : AMERICAN LAFRANCE | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19970301 - 19980306 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V051000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980817 | Date Received by ODI: 19980304 | Date Added to Database: 19980319 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 125 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE APPARATUS VEHICLES. THE FRONT BRAKES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 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 | |
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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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