1998 FREIGHTLINER FL-80 RECALL - #98V114000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : RESERVOIR/TANK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEADY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 36" REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
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| Vehicle |
1998 FREIGHTLINER FL-80 |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1997 - 2/28/1998 |
| Recalled on |
5/29/1998 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/28/1998 |
| # Affected |
45 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEADY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 36" REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 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). |
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