Freightliner 1975 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled April 19, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78V086000 · Freightliner
Remedy
THE INCORRECT CONTROLLER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE.
Units
12 units
Description
AN OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER IN THE AXLE CONTROLLERS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVIATE FROM SPECIFICATIONS. THERE MAY ALSO BE AN OPENING IN A SOLDER CONNECTION BETWEEN THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF THE CAPACITOR. THESE CONDITIONS CAUSE THE ANTI-LOCK VALVE SOLENOID TO BE ENERGIZED CONTINUOUSLY.
What to do
THE INCORRECT CONTROLLER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE.
Product
Freightliner FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →