Service Brakes, Air:antilock
NHTSA recall 91V178000 · announced October 15, 1991 · filed by Freightliner Corporation · 49 units affected
The problem
RESERVOIR INTERIOR PAINT WAS ALLOWED TO ENTER THE AIR RESERVOIR CHECK VALVE, AND THE VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY SEATED.
The risk
LACK OF PROPER SEATING CAUSES THE RESERVOIRS TO FAILTO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121.
What to do
CLEAN AND RESEAT THE AIR CHECK VALVES AS NEEDED.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.
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.