NHTSA Recall 78V086000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V086000; Date: Apr. 19, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Freightliner Freightliner
Component: Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 12
Recall Summary:
An operational amplifier in the axle controllers on the involved vehicles may deviate from specifications. There may also be an opening in a solder connection between the printed circuit board and the negative terminal of the capacitor. These conditions cause the anti-lock valve solenoid to be energized continuously.
How to Fix:
The incorrect controller will be replaced with a new one.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with eaton anti-lock systems. System: service brakes; axle controllers. Consequences of defect: the constantly energized solenoid prevents applicationof the brakes on the axle being controlled by the affected anti-lock system. This condition would lead to longer vehicle stopping distances, and thepossibility of a vehicle accident. Note: the brake warning light would not be activated if this type of failureoccurred.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 1, 1978
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