1997 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE RECALL - #98V051000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : ANTILOCK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE APPARATUS VEHICLES. THE FRONT BRAKES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1997 - 3/6/1998 |
| Recalled on |
3/19/1998 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/17/1998 |
| # Affected |
125 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE APPARATUS VEHICLES. THE FRONT BRAKES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." |
| Consequences |
INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 17, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1997 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1997 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY
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