NHTSA Recall 98V051000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V051000; Date: Mar. 4, 1998
Increased braking distance can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Freightliner American Lafrance; 1998 Freightliner American Lafrance
Component: Service Brakes, Air:antilock
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 125
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: fire apparatus vehicles. The front brakes fail to comply with the brake release timing requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will repair these vehicles.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began August 17, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles 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: Aug 17, 1998
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