OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
82V114000
Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters
Reported Dec 1, 1982 · FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Summary
BRAKES MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE AIR BRAKES ON THE FRONT AXLE MAY NOT ACTUATE AND RELEASE WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED FOR SAFE BRAKING. THE BRAKES MAY EXCEED THE .55 SECOND LIMITS.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE BRAKE SYSTEM BY ADDING AN AIR BRAKE RELAY VALVE AND NECESSARY PIPING TO THE FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 14,000 LB. GAWR FRONT STEERINGAXLE.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR BRAKES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE TIME THAT IT TAKES FOR THE BRAKES TO REACT COULD BEUNSAFE. DEGRADED BRAKE CONTROL COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAYRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
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