Freightliner Recall 84V159000: Suspension, Rear, Springs, Air Suspension System

NHTSA recall 84V159000 · announced December 20, 1984 · filed by Freightliner Corp. · 15 units affected

The problem

A POORLY DESIGNED BRACKET WHICH MOUNTS THE SERVICE/PARKING BRAKE UNIT TO THE REAR DRIVE AXLE MAY ALLOW DAMAGE TO BRAKE CHAMBER. DAMAGE MAY CAUSE THE SPRING BRAKE TO BE APPLIED.

What to do

BRAKE CHAMBER SUPPORT BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH A TYPE THAT PROVIDES THE NECESSARY CLEARANCE, WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DISC BRAKES IN COMBINATION WITH AIRSUSPENSION SYSTEM.SYSTEM: BRAKING; BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIORWARNING, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1981 Freightliner Freightliner
• 1982 Freightliner Freightliner
• 1983 Freightliner Freightliner
• 1984 Freightliner Freightliner

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.