| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FREIGHTLINER | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 19881201 - 19930101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V069000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930622 | Date Received by ODI: 19930426 | Date Added to Database: 19930430 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 200 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE SPRING BRAKE CHAMBERS MOUNTED ON TAG AXLES WITH MOUNTING STUDS ALIGNED HORIZONTALLY INSTEAD OF VERTICALLY CAN RESULT IN FRACTURE OF THE BRAKE CHAMBER HOUSING BASE WHICH LIMITS THE APPLICATION OF SERVICE BRAKES ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL. |
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Consequence:
LIMITED APPLICATION OF SERVICE BRAKES ON A WHEELINCREASES STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH CHAMBERS THAT HAVE BEEN REINFORCED FOR HORIZONTAL MOUNTING. |
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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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