NHTSA Recall 95V018000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V018000; Date: Feb. 6, 1995
This condition can result in loss of braking capability.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Freightliner Fl-60; 1992 Freightliner Fl-60; 1993 Freightliner Fl-60; 1994 Freightliner Fl-60; 1995 Freightliner Fl-60; 1991 Freightliner Fl-70; 1992 Freightliner Fl-70; 1993 Freightliner Fl-70; 1994 Freightliner Fl-70; 1995 Freightliner Fl-70; 1991 Freightliner Mb-60; 1992 Freightliner Mb-60; 1993 Freightliner Mb-60; 1994 Freightliner Mb-60; 1995 Freightliner Mb-60; 1991 Freightliner Mb-70; 1992 Freightliner Mb-70; 1993 Freightliner Mb-70; 1994 Freightliner Mb-70; 1995 Freightliner Mb-70
Component: Service Brakes, Air:drum:chamber
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 5,700
Recall Summary:
The brake chamber mounting studs can loosen or pull through due to fatigue in the brake chamber housing caused by foundation brake chatter.
How to Fix:
Dealers will change the brake lining materials, replace the wing bracket with a reinforced bracket and install brake chambers with reinforced chamber housing and larger (1/2") mounting studs.
Recall Notes:
System: brakes; air;drum and shoe system; chamber. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 12" and 16" front brake chambers mounted on rockwell foundation brakes. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 28, 1995
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