Freightliner Recall 85V161000: Service Brakes, Air, Supply, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 85V161000 · announced December 3, 1985 · filed by Freightliner Corp. · 20 units affected

The problem

REAR BRAKE RELAY VALVE CONTROL LINE WAS CONNECTED TO THE SECONDARY DOUBLE CHECK VALVE, RATHER THAN THE PRIMARY ONE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THESE TRUCKS HAVE A TWO AXLE BRAKE SYSTEM EACH ON SEPARATE SYSTEMS TO AVOID TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. HOWEVER WITH THE MISCONNECTED LINES AND IF A RUPTURE OR LEAK OCCURS IN THE CONTROL LINE, THE FRONT AND REAR AXLE BRAKES WILL FAIL.

What to do

PROPERLY CONNECT CONTROL LINE TO THE PRIMARY DOUBLE CHECK VALVE. RECHECK FOR PROPER OPERATION OF FRONT BRAKES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES PLUMBING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY LOW CAB FORWARD TRUCKS. MODEL FLL6384.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1983 Freightliner Freightliner
• 1984 Freightliner Freightliner
• 1985 Freightliner Freightliner

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