Recall
Freightliner Fl-80 — 98V114000
NHTSA ID
98V114000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Fl-80
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1998-05-26
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Units Affected
45
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEADY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 36" REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence
INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.