NHTSA Recall 84V159000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V159000; Date: Dec. 20, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Freightliner Freightliner; 1982 Freightliner Freightliner; 1983 Freightliner Freightliner; 1984 Freightliner Freightliner
Component: Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension System
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 15
Recall Summary:
A poorly designed bracket which mounts the service/parking brake unit to the rear drive axle may allow damage to brake chamber. Damage may cause the spring brake to be applied.
How to Fix:
Brake chamber support brackets will be replaced with a type that provides the necessary clearance, without cost to the owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with disc brakes in combination with airsuspension system. System: braking; brake chamber mounting brackets. Consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control may occur without priorwarning, resulting in an accident. Note: this problem should be corrected immediately.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 1, 1985
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