Freightliner Recall 89V129000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Differential Proportional Valve
NHTSA recall 89V129000 · announced August 7, 1989 · filed by Freightliner Corp. · 41 units affected
The problem
TRUCKS WILL EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKING AT LOW BRAKE APPLICATION PRESSURES WHEN OPERATING IN THE BOBTAIL MODE.
The risk
REDUCED BRAKING CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
REPLACE FRONT AXLE RATIO VALVES WITH STANDARD VALVING THAT DOES NOT REDUCE APPLICATION PRESSURE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM:BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH REAR AXLE BOBTAIL BRAKEPROPORTIONING AND FRONT AXLE BRAKE RATIO VALVES.
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.