NHTSA Recall 99V111000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V111000; Date: May. 6, 1999
This condition could result in a loss of brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Freightliner Fl-50; 1999 Freightliner Fl-60; 1999 Freightliner Fl-70
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 185
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes. The hydraulic brake tube to the front left brake can contact the bottom frame rail flange.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the brake tube with one that provides clearance to the frame rail.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began August 20, 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 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 20, 1999
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