Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FREIGHTLINER | Year : 1977 |
Build Dates : 19770701 - 19780301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V146000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19780911 | Date Received by ODI: 19780621 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 65 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE CHECK VALVE, LOCATED ON THE INLET SIDE OF THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR TANKS MAY CRACK IN THE FEMALE FITTING AREA AND CAUSE A SLOW LOSS OF AIR. A LEAKING VALVE WILL REDUCE AIR PRESSURE AND PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES ON THOSE AXLES THAT DEPEND UPON THAT PART OF THE SYSTEM COULD OCCUR. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL NEW AIR CHECK VALVES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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