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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.

Affected Vehicles

Freightliner Freightliner
Model Years: 1992

1992 Freightliner Freightliner