Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #99V055002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V055002 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 285 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/AIR BRAKES, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor air brake automatic slack adjusters. some of the automatic slack adjusters had insufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw.

Corrective Action

Dealers will check the torque on the automatic slack adjuster guide pawl. if there is no torque, the brakes will be adjusted and the guide pawl will be tightened to 15-20 ft. Lbs.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V055002

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1999-03-29T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/air brakes

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 285

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-231

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor air brake automatic slack adjusters. some of the automatic slack adjusters had insufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw.

Consequence Summary: Without sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.

Corrective Action: Dealers will check the torque on the automatic slack adjuster guide pawl. if there is no torque, the brakes will be adjusted and the guide pawl will be tightened to 15-20 ft. Lbs.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vmrk~a6vu~zjt8

NHTSA ID: 99V055002

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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