Freightliner 1992 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled April 26, 1993 · NHTSA recall 93V070000 · Freightliner
Hazard
BLOCKAGES IN THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM CAN BLOCK THE EXHAUSTFROM THE BRAKE CHAMBERS AFTER SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION, CAUSING THE BRAKES TODRAG AND POSSIBLY OVERHEAT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE DRIVE AXLES. THIS COULDINCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INVERT THE BRAKE VALVES SO THE EXHAUST PORTS ARE DOWN.
Units
160 units
Description
THE EXHAUST PORT IN THE UP POSITION ALLOWS WATER TO ENTER THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH CAN BLOCK THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM IN FREEZING CONDITIONS.
What to do
INVERT THE BRAKE VALVES SO THE EXHAUST PORTS ARE DOWN.
Product
Freightliner FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →