| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FREIGHTLINER | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 19820501 - 19820601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 82V115000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19830325 | Date Received by ODI: 19821201 | Date Added to Database: 19821206 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 9 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE RELEASE TIME FOR THE REAR BRAKES MAY EXCEED THE .55 SECOND LIMIT REQUIREMENT FOR SAFE BRAKING. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT REAR AXLES FOR INCORRECT RELAY VALVE AND INSTALL NEW CORRECTED MODEL R14 RELAY VALVES AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | 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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