NHTSA Recall 85V161000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V161000; Date: Dec. 3, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Freightliner Freightliner; 1984 Freightliner Freightliner; 1985 Freightliner Freightliner
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 20
Recall Summary:
Rear brake relay valve control line was connected to the secondary double check valve, rather than the primary one. Consequence of defect: these trucks have a two axle brake system each on separate systems to avoid total loss of brakes. However with the misconnected lines and if a rupture or leak occurs in the control line, the front and rear axle brakes will fail.
How to Fix:
Properly connect control line to the primary double check valve. Recheck for proper operation of front brakes.
Recall Notes:
System: air brakes plumbing. Vehicle description: heavy duty low cab forward trucks. Model fll6384.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 7, 1985
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