Recall
Freightliner Freightliner — 78V146000
NHTSA ID
78V146000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Freightliner
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1978-06-21
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Units Affected
65
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE CHECK VALVE, LOCATED ON THE INLET SIDE OF THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR TANKS MAY CRACK IN THE FEMALE FITTING AREA AND CAUSE A SLOW LOSS OF AIR. A LEAKING VALVE WILL REDUCE AIR PRESSURE AND PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES ON THOSE AXLES THAT DEPEND UPON THAT PART OF THE SYSTEM COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL NEW AIR CHECK VALVES.