NHTSA Recall 93V069000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V069000; Date: Apr. 26, 1993
Limited application of service brakes on a wheelincreases stopping distance which could result in an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 Freightliner Freightliner; 1989 Freightliner Freightliner; 1990 Freightliner Freightliner; 1991 Freightliner Freightliner; 1992 Freightliner Freightliner; 1993 Freightliner Freightliner
Component: Service Brakes, Air:disc:chamber
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 200
Recall Summary:
The spring brake chambers mounted on tag axles with mounting studs aligned horizontally instead of vertically can result in fracture of the brake chamber housing base which limits the application of service brakes on the affected wheel.
How to Fix:
Replace the brake chambers with chambers that have been reinforced for horizontal mounting.
Recall Notes:
System: brakes. Vehicle description: heavy trucks with spring brake type mgm brake chambersinstalled on rockwell tag axles.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 22, 1993
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