NHTSA recall 87V147000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 87V147000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Reported | 1987-09-15 |
| Owners notified | 1987-11-11 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER |
| Units potentially affected | 41 |
What is wrong
INCORRECT SIZE AIR BRAKE ACTUATOR CHAMBERS WERE INSTALLED ON THE DRIVE AXLES.
What can happen
THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE.
The remedy
REPLACE DRIVE AXLE BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH CORRECT SIZE CHAMBERS.
Notes
SYSTEM: AIR BRAKE ACTUATOR CHAMBERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.
| 1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL | Built 1985-10-01 to 1987-06-01. |
|---|---|
| 1986 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL | Built 1985-10-01 to 1987-06-01. |
| 1987 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL | Built 1985-10-01 to 1987-06-01. |
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