1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 RECALL - #95V018000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : DRUM : CHAMBER
THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING STUDS CAN LOOSEN OR PULL THROUGH DUE TO FATIGUE IN THE BRAKE CHAMBER HOUSING CAUSED BY FOUNDATION BRAKE CHATTER.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1991 - 2/1/1995 |
| Recalled on |
2/22/1995 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/28/1995 |
| # Affected |
5,700 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER |
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| Description |
THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING STUDS CAN LOOSEN OR PULL THROUGH DUE TO FATIGUE IN THE BRAKE CHAMBER HOUSING CAUSED BY FOUNDATION BRAKE CHATTER. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE BRAKE LINING MATERIALS, REPLACE THE WING BRACKET WITH A REINFORCED BRACKET AND INSTALL BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH REINFORCED CHAMBER HOUSING AND LARGER (1/2") MOUNTING STUDS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR;DRUM AND SHOE SYSTEM; CHAMBER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 12" AND 16" FRONT BRAKE CHAMBERS MOUNTED ON ROCKWELL FOUNDATION BRAKES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-735-8000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL
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