Freightliner 1988 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled August 7, 1989 · NHTSA recall 89V129000 · Freightliner
Hazard
REDUCED BRAKING CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE FRONT AXLE RATIO VALVES WITH STANDARD VALVING THAT DOES NOT REDUCE APPLICATION PRESSURE.
Units
41 units
Description
TRUCKS WILL EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKING AT LOW BRAKE APPLICATION PRESSURES WHEN OPERATING IN THE BOBTAIL MODE.
What to do
REPLACE FRONT AXLE RATIO VALVES WITH STANDARD VALVING THAT DOES NOT REDUCE APPLICATION PRESSURE.
Product
Freightliner FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →