Vehicle Recall Archive for 1983 FREIGHTLINER

Record ID	16724
Campaign Number	85V161000
Make of Vehicle	FREIGHTLINER
Model of Vehicle	FREIGHTLINER
Year	1983
Make Campaign Number
Component Description	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description	REAR BRAKE RELAY VALVE CONTROL LINE WAS CONNECTED TO THE SECONDARY DOUBLE CHECK VALVE, RATHER THAN THE PRIMARY ONE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THESE TRUCKS HAVE A TWO AXLE BRAKE SYSTEM EACH ON SEPARATE SYSTEMS TO AVOID TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. HOWEVER WITH THE MISCONNECTED LINES AND IF A RUPTURE OR LEAK OCCURS IN THE CONTROL LINE, THE FRONT AND REAR AXLE BRAKES WILL FAIL.
Effect of Defect
Fix Defect	PROPERLY CONNECT CONTROL LINE TO THE PRIMARY DOUBLE CHECK VALVE. RECHECK FOR PROPER OPERATION OF FRONT BRAKES.
Manufacturers	FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Start of Manufacture	19830301
End of Manufacture	19850801
Type of Recall	VEHICLE
Number Affected	20
Date Owners Notified	19851107
Initiated By	MFR
Responsible Maufacturer
Date Report Received	19851203
Part Number
Federal MV Safety Standard

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