NHTSA Recall 07V571000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V571000; Date: Dec. 18, 2007
Reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Western Star 4900; 2006 Western Star 4900; 2007 Western Star 4900; 2005 Western Star 6900; 2006 Western Star 6900; 2007 Western Star 6900
Component: Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 31
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy duty trucks built with sisu fr2p-21, sisu fr2p-26, sisu fr3p-33, or sisu fr3p-48 rear axles, a counter-bore machined in both ends of the worm wheel opening of the slack adjuster housing reduces material thickness between the worm wheel opening and the worm shaft opening. Under normal service a crack may develop in this area rendering the slack adjuster inoperable and reducing brake effectiveness.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the slack adjusters, and replace the adjuster if found defective. The recall began on July 31, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-518. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 31, 2008
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