| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FREIGHTLINER | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 19810601 - 19840901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 84V159000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19850301 | Date Received by ODI: 19841220 | Date Added to Database: 19850107 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 15 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
A POORLY DESIGNED BRACKET WHICH MOUNTS THE SERVICE/PARKING BRAKE UNIT TO THE REAR DRIVE AXLE MAY ALLOW DAMAGE TO BRAKE CHAMBER. DAMAGE MAY CAUSE THE SPRING BRAKE TO BE APPLIED. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
BRAKE CHAMBER SUPPORT BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH A TYPE THAT PROVIDES THE NECESSARY CLEARANCE, WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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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