Recall
Freightliner Freightliner — 93V070000
NHTSA ID
93V070000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Freightliner
Years Affected
1992
Recall Date
1993-04-26
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Units Affected
160
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE EXHAUST PORT IN THE UP POSITION ALLOWS WATER TO ENTER THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH CAN BLOCK THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM IN FREEZING CONDITIONS.
Consequence
BLOCKAGES IN THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM CAN BLOCK THE EXHAUSTFROM THE BRAKE CHAMBERS AFTER SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION, CAUSING THE BRAKES TODRAG AND POSSIBLY OVERHEAT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE DRIVE AXLES. THIS COULDINCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INVERT THE BRAKE VALVES SO THE EXHAUST PORTS ARE DOWN.