Recall
Freightliner Freightliner — 82V114000
NHTSA ID
82V114000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Freightliner
Years Affected
1981
Recall Date
1982-12-01
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
Units Affected
249
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
BRAKES MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE AIR BRAKES ON THE FRONT AXLE MAY NOT ACTUATE AND RELEASE WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED FOR SAFE BRAKING. THE BRAKES MAY EXCEED THE .55 SECOND LIMITS.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE BRAKE SYSTEM BY ADDING AN AIR BRAKE RELAY VALVE AND NECESSARY PIPING TO THE FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE.