NHTSA Recall 82V115000
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 1982-12-01. An estimated 9 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE RELEASE TIME FOR THE REAR BRAKES MAY EXCEED THE .55 SECOND LIMIT REQUIREMENT FOR SAFE BRAKING.
What the manufacturer will do
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT REAR AXLES FOR INCORRECT RELAY VALVE AND INSTALL NEW CORRECTED MODEL R14 RELAY VALVES AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS HAVING TANDUM REAR DRIVE AXLES EQUIPPED WITHA SINGLE BENDIX AIR BRAKE RELAY VALVE.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR BRAKES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AS A RESULT, STOPPING DISTANCES MAY BE INCREASED. THISCOULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.