NHTSA Recall 89V129000
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1989-08-07. An estimated 41 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
TRUCKS WILL EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKING AT LOW BRAKE APPLICATION PRESSURES WHEN OPERATING IN THE BOBTAIL MODE.
Risk
REDUCED BRAKING CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE FRONT AXLE RATIO VALVES WITH STANDARD VALVING THAT DOES NOT REDUCE APPLICATION PRESSURE.
Notes
SYSTEM:BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH REAR AXLE BOBTAIL BRAKEPROPORTIONING AND FRONT AXLE BRAKE RATIO VALVES.
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