Recall
Freightliner Fld — 97V009000
NHTSA ID
97V009000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Fld
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1997-01-27
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
Units Affected
13,565
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
CORROSION CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOT BRAKE VALVE ADAPTER BORE AND PLUNGER DUE TO WATER AND ROAD SALT INTRUSION.
Consequence
ACCUMULATED CORROSION AND WATER INTRUSION CAN RESULT IN THE PLUNGER STICKING, ESPECIALLY DURING EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER SERVICE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE BRAKE VALVE ADAPTER WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN THAT HAS FULL FACE CONTACT WITH THE GASKET.