| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FL-70 | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 19910801 - 19910901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V178000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19911122 | Date Received by ODI: 19911015 | Date Added to Database: 19911017 |
| 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: 49 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
RESERVOIR INTERIOR PAINT WAS ALLOWED TO ENTER THE AIR RESERVOIR CHECK VALVE, AND THE VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY SEATED. |
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Consequence:
LACK OF PROPER SEATING CAUSES THE RESERVOIRS TO FAILTO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121. |
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Remedy:
CLEAN AND RESEAT THE AIR CHECK VALVES AS NEEDED. |
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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:
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