NHTSA Recall 79V256000
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1979-12-04. An estimated 28 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE BRAKE DRUMS DO NOT MEET WITH BRAKE RECOVERY REQUIREMENTS. BRAKES MAY BE NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY ON LONG DOWNGRADES OR DUE TO HEAVY APPLICATIONS OF AIR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BROUGHT TO A STOP FROM HIGH SPEEDS.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE DRUMS ON THE DRIVE AXLE ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE DRUM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.NOTE: THE DRIVER IS URGED TO USE EXTREME CAUTION TO AVOID THESE SITUATIONS BYUSING LOW GEAR ON DOWNGRADES.