Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #98V003000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V003000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 2,587 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/CERTIFICATION LABEL, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: truck/trailers equipped with a hydraulic parking brake. a casting error in the hydraulic parking brake relay valve causes excessive pressure in the brake system which can result in a hydraulic hose separation.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a check valve modification kit to reduce the system pressure.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V003000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

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

Subject: Freightliner/certification label

Component: Parking Brake

Potentially Affected Units: 2,587

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: truck/trailers equipped with a hydraulic parking brake. a casting error in the hydraulic parking brake relay valve causes excessive pressure in the brake system which can result in a hydraulic hose separation.

Consequence Summary: If this occurs, the power steering assist will be lost and the brakes will be operating from the back-up system.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a check valve modification kit to reduce the system pressure.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-d7kc-28dd_cdab

NHTSA ID: 98V003000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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