Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #85V161000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V161000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 20 affected units, BRAKES:AIR LINES AND FITTINGS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Rear brake relay valve control line was connected to the secondary double check valve, rather than the primary one. consequence of defect: these trucks have a two axle brake system each on separate systems to avoid total loss of brakes. However with the misconnected lines and if a rupture or leak occurs in the control line, the front and rear axle brakes will fail.

Corrective Action

Properly connect control line to the primary double check valve. Recheck for proper operation of front brakes.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V161000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1985-12-03T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:air lines and fittings

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 20

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Rear brake relay valve control line was connected to the secondary double check valve, rather than the primary one. consequence of defect: these trucks have a two axle brake system each on separate systems to avoid total loss of brakes. However with the misconnected lines and if a rupture or leak occurs in the control line, the front and rear axle brakes will fail.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Properly connect control line to the primary double check valve. Recheck for proper operation of front brakes.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4vjq.nf9b-p44y

NHTSA ID: 85V161000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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