Recall
Freightliner Freightliner — 98V003000
NHTSA ID
98V003000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Freightliner
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
1998-01-05
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Units Affected
2,587
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK/TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A HYDRAULIC PARKING BRAKE. A CASTING ERROR IN THE HYDRAULIC PARKING BRAKE RELAY VALVE CAUSES EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH CAN RESULT IN A HYDRAULIC HOSE SEPARATION.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WILL BE LOST AND THE BRAKES WILL BE OPERATING FROM THE BACK-UP SYSTEM.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CHECK VALVE MODIFICATION KIT TO REDUCE THE SYSTEM PRESSURE.