Freightliner 1996–1998 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled November 5, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V281000 · Freightliner
Hazard
INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WILL BE REQUIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES.
Units
348 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND AN OPTIONAL SHIFT SELECTOR WITH A PARK BRAKE POSITION. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEM." IF THE SECONDARY AIR SYSTEM IS DRAINED, THE SPRING BRAKES WILL APPLY AND THE ABILITY TO APPLY, RELEASE, AND MODULATE THE SERVICE BRAKES WILL BE LOST.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES.
Product
Freightliner FLN106
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →