OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

93V069000

Service Brakes, Air:disc:chamber

Reported Apr 26, 1993 · FREIGHTLINER CORP.

Summary

THE SPRING BRAKE CHAMBERS MOUNTED ON TAG AXLES WITH MOUNTING STUDS ALIGNED HORIZONTALLY INSTEAD OF VERTICALLY CAN RESULT IN FRACTURE OF THE BRAKE CHAMBER HOUSING BASE WHICH LIMITS THE APPLICATION OF SERVICE BRAKES ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL.

Consequence

LIMITED APPLICATION OF SERVICE BRAKES ON A WHEELINCREASES STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE THE BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH CHAMBERS THAT HAVE BEEN REINFORCED FOR HORIZONTAL MOUNTING.

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH SPRING BRAKE TYPE MGM BRAKE CHAMBERSINSTALLED ON ROCKWELL TAG AXLES.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1993 Freightliner Freightliner 1992 Freightliner Freightliner 1991 Freightliner Freightliner 1990 Freightliner Freightliner 1989 Freightliner Freightliner 1988 Freightliner Freightliner

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