NHTSA Recall 99V065000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V065000; Date: Mar. 29, 1999
This can cause the rear axle service brakes, when in the abs mode, to not modulate as intended.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Freightliner Business Class; 1997 Freightliner Business Class; 1998 Freightliner Business Class
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 142
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a bendix anti-lock braking system (abs). The rear axle abs modulating valves may be plumbed incorrectly.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the rear axle abs modulating valve supply and outlet port for correct plumbing and re-plumb if necessary.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during may 1999. 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 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: May 10, 1999
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