NHTSA Recall 82V115000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V115000; Date: Dec. 1, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Freightliner Freightliner
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 9
Recall Summary:
Some of the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". The release time for the rear brakes may exceed the . 55 second limit requirement for safe braking.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect rear axles for incorrect relay valve and install new corrected model r14 relay valves at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks having tandum rear drive axles equipped witha single bendix air brake relay valve. System: service brakes; air brakes. Consequences of defect: as a result, stopping distances may be increased. Thiscould lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 25, 1983
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