Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #98V001000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V001000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 21 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/ABS POWER CIRCUIT, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: truck/tractors. these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." continuous power is to be supplied to the trailer antilock brake system (abs) circuit. these vehicles were manufactured with a switch installed in the abs circuit.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install an anti-lock power circuit.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V001000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1998-01-05T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/abs power circuit

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 21

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: truck/tractors. these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." continuous power is to be supplied to the trailer antilock brake system (abs) circuit. these vehicles were manufactured with a switch installed in the abs circuit.

Consequence Summary: The abs circuit can be interrupted resulting in a loss of braking action to the towed vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install an anti-lock power circuit.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-k2ak-brnb-7x93

NHTSA ID: 98V001000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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