Freightliner 1997–1998 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled March 4, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V051000 · Freightliner
Hazard
INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.
Units
125 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE APPARATUS VEHICLES. THE FRONT BRAKES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.
Product
Freightliner AMERICAN LAFRANCE
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →