Component Description
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20000919
End Date Of Manufacturing
20010210
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
4400
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20011017
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Report Received Date
20010614
Record Creation Date
20010614
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.
Consequence Summary
WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 17, 2001. 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.
Recall Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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