Freightliner 1977–1978 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled June 21, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78V146000 · Freightliner
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL NEW AIR CHECK VALVES.
Units
65 units
Description
THE CHECK VALVE, LOCATED ON THE INLET SIDE OF THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR TANKS MAY CRACK IN THE FEMALE FITTING AREA AND CAUSE A SLOW LOSS OF AIR. A LEAKING VALVE WILL REDUCE AIR PRESSURE AND PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES ON THOSE AXLES THAT DEPEND UPON THAT PART OF THE SYSTEM COULD OCCUR.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL NEW AIR CHECK VALVES.
Product
Freightliner FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →