Recall
Freightliner American Lafrance — 98V051000
NHTSA ID
98V051000
Make
Freightliner
Model
American Lafrance
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
1998-03-04
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Units Affected
125
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE APPARATUS VEHICLES. THE FRONT BRAKES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence
INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.
Affected Vehicles
Freightliner American Lafrance
Model Years: 1997