Freightliner 1991–1995 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled February 6, 1995 · NHTSA recall 95V018000 · Freightliner
Hazard
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE BRAKE LINING MATERIALS, REPLACE THE WING BRACKET WITH A REINFORCED BRACKET AND INSTALL BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH REINFORCED CHAMBER HOUSING AND LARGER (1/2") MOUNTING STUDS.
Units
5,700 units
Description
THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING STUDS CAN LOOSEN OR PULL THROUGH DUE TO FATIGUE IN THE BRAKE CHAMBER HOUSING CAUSED BY FOUNDATION BRAKE CHATTER.
What to do
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE BRAKE LINING MATERIALS, REPLACE THE WING BRACKET WITH A REINFORCED BRACKET AND INSTALL BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH REINFORCED CHAMBER HOUSING AND LARGER (1/2") MOUNTING STUDS.
Product
Freightliner FL-60 · Freightliner FL-70 · Freightliner MB-60 · Freightliner MB-70
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →