NHTSA Recall 98V003000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V003000; Date: Jan. 5, 1998
If this occurs, the power steering assist will be lost and the brakes will be operating from the back-up system.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Freightliner Freightliner
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:air
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 2,587
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: truck/trailers equipped with a hydraulic parking brake. A casting error in the hydraulic parking brake relay valve causes excessive pressure in the brake system which can result in a hydraulic hose separation.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a check valve modification kit to reduce the system pressure.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began March 4,1998. Owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 4, 1998
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