Recall
Freightliner Mb-70 — 95V018000
NHTSA ID
95V018000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Mb-70
Years Affected
1994
Recall Date
1995-02-06
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
Units Affected
5,700
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING STUDS CAN LOOSEN OR PULL THROUGH DUE TO FATIGUE IN THE BRAKE CHAMBER HOUSING CAUSED BY FOUNDATION BRAKE CHATTER.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE BRAKE LINING MATERIALS, REPLACE THE WING BRACKET WITH A REINFORCED BRACKET AND INSTALL BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH REINFORCED CHAMBER HOUSING AND LARGER (1/2") MOUNTING STUDS.