1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD RECALL - #97V009000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : CONTROLS : FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
CORROSION CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOT BRAKE VALVE ADAPTER BORE AND PLUNGER DUE TO WATER AND ROAD SALT INTRUSION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1993 - 2/12/1996 |
| Recalled on |
2/3/1997 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/12/1997 |
| # Affected |
13,565 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE |
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| Description |
CORROSION CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOT BRAKE VALVE ADAPTER BORE AND PLUNGER DUE TO WATER AND ROAD SALT INTRUSION. |
| Consequences |
ACCUMULATED CORROSION AND WATER INTRUSION CAN RESULT IN THE PLUNGER STICKING, ESPECIALLY DURING EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER SERVICE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE BRAKE VALVE ADAPTER WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN THAT HAS FULL FACE CONTACT WITH THE GASKET. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 3, 1997.NOTE: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 1-503-735-8682.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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