1998 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS RECALL - #99V065000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A BENDIX ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THE REAR AXLE ABS MODULATING VALVES MAY BE PLUMBED INCORRECTLY.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
10/15/1996 - 12/21/1998 |
| Recalled on |
3/29/1999 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
5/10/1999 |
| # Affected |
142 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A BENDIX ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THE REAR AXLE ABS MODULATING VALVES MAY BE PLUMBED INCORRECTLY. |
| Consequences |
THIS CAN CAUSE THE REAR AXLE SERVICE BRAKES, WHEN IN THE ABS MODE, TO NOT MODULATE AS INTENDED. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE ABS MODULATING VALVE SUPPLY AND OUTLET PORT FOR CORRECT PLUMBING AND RE-PLUMB IF NECESSARY. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 1999. 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 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 |
1998 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1998 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS
1998 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL, LINKAGE AND CABLE
1998 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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