Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FREIGHTLINER | Year : 1988 |
Build Dates : 19880601 - 19880801 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V129000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19890927 | Date Received by ODI: 19890807 | Date Added to Database: 19890812 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 41 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
TRUCKS WILL EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKING AT LOW BRAKE APPLICATION PRESSURES WHEN OPERATING IN THE BOBTAIL MODE. |
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Consequence:
REDUCED BRAKING CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE FRONT AXLE RATIO VALVES WITH STANDARD VALVING THAT DOES NOT REDUCE APPLICATION PRESSURE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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