Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #07V571000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V571000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 31 affected units, REAR SLACK ADJUSTER CRACKING, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain heavy duty trucks built with sisu fr2p-21, sisu fr2p-26, sisu fr3p-33, or sisu fr3p-48 rear axles, a counter-bore machined in both ends of the worm wheel opening of the slack adjuster housing reduces material thickness between the worm wheel opening and the worm shaft opening. under normal service a crack may develop in this area rendering the slack adjuster inoperable and reducing brake effectiveness.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the slack adjusters, and replace the adjuster if found defective. The recall began on july 31, 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V571000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2007-12-18T00:00:00

Subject: Rear slack adjuster cracking

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 31

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-518

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain heavy duty trucks built with sisu fr2p-21, sisu fr2p-26, sisu fr3p-33, or sisu fr3p-48 rear axles, a counter-bore machined in both ends of the worm wheel opening of the slack adjuster housing reduces material thickness between the worm wheel opening and the worm shaft opening. under normal service a crack may develop in this area rendering the slack adjuster inoperable and reducing brake effectiveness.

Consequence Summary: Reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the slack adjusters, and replace the adjuster if found defective. The recall began on july 31, 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-yjwu~54et~6abd

NHTSA ID: 07V571000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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