Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #81V097000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V097000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 348 affected units, BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On the involved vehicles, both the air brake hose connections and the air pressure gauges for the duel brake feature may have been connected in reverse order. Incorrectly connected brake hoses in combination with an air leak in either the primary or secondary brake systems could cause brake failure on one or more axles.

Corrective Action

Vehicles will be inspected and modifications performed to brake hose connections without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V097000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1981-08-12T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:air systems:lines and fittings

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 348

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On the involved vehicles, both the air brake hose connections and the air pressure gauges for the duel brake feature may have been connected in reverse order. Incorrectly connected brake hoses in combination with an air leak in either the primary or secondary brake systems could cause brake failure on one or more axles.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Vehicles will be inspected and modifications performed to brake hose connections without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-anfm~p5td-tmjz

NHTSA ID: 81V097000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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