NHTSA Recall 79V256000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V256000; Date: Dec. 4, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Freightliner Freightliner
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:drum
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 28
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". The brake drums do not meet with brake recovery requirements. Brakes may be not perform adequately on long downgrades or due to heavy applications of air when the vehicle is brought to a stop from high speeds.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the brake drums on the drive axle on all involved vehicles at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: service brakes; rear brake drum. Consequences of defect: loss of braking effectiveness could result in loss ofvehicle control and a vehicle accident. Note: the driver is urged to use extreme caution to avoid these situations byusing low gear on downgrades.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 21, 1980
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