Recall
Freightliner Freightliner — 89V129000
NHTSA ID
89V129000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Freightliner
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1989-08-07
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
Units Affected
41
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
TRUCKS WILL EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKING AT LOW BRAKE APPLICATION PRESSURES WHEN OPERATING IN THE BOBTAIL MODE.
Consequence
REDUCED BRAKING CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE FRONT AXLE RATIO VALVES WITH STANDARD VALVING THAT DOES NOT REDUCE APPLICATION PRESSURE.