Freightliner Recall 79V256000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Drum, Drum
NHTSA recall 79V256000 · announced December 4, 1979 · filed by Freightliner Corp. · 28 units affected
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE BRAKE DRUMS DO NOT MEET WITH BRAKE RECOVERY REQUIREMENTS. BRAKES MAY BE NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY ON LONG DOWNGRADES OR DUE TO HEAVY APPLICATIONS OF AIR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BROUGHT TO A STOP FROM HIGH SPEEDS.
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE DRUMS ON THE DRIVE AXLE ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE DRUM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.NOTE: THE DRIVER IS URGED TO USE EXTREME CAUTION TO AVOID THESE SITUATIONS BYUSING LOW GEAR ON DOWNGRADES.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.