Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
NHTSA recall 95E003005 · announced April 3, 1995 · Freightliner · 18,500 units affected
The problem
AIR SYSTEM BLOCKAGE IN THE AIR DRYER OCCURS DEGRADING THE MOISTURE REMOVING CAPABILITIES OF THE DRYER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT AND MOISTURE ACCUMULATES AND FREEZES IN THE AIR DRYER OR IN THE LINE BETWEEN THE DRYER AND THE AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. THE AIR DRYER CAN BECOME OVER PRESSURIZED CAUSING THE AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING BASE.
The risk
IF THE AIR DRYER SEPARATES FROM THE BASE, THE CARTRIDGECAN SEPARATE SUFFICIENTLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL EQUIP AIR SYSTEMS WITH A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE AIR DRYER. THIS PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INTENDED TO VENT IF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE DEVELOPS IN THE AIR DRYER.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR DRYER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL WABCO SYSTEM SAVER "1000" OR SYSTEM SAVER "TWIN" AIR DRYERS. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-735-8000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1993 Freightliner Fl-60
- 1994 Freightliner Fl-60
- 1995 Freightliner Fl-60
- 1993 Freightliner Fl-70
- 1994 Freightliner Fl-70
- 1995 Freightliner Fl-70
- 1993 Freightliner Fla
- 1994 Freightliner Fla
- 1993 Freightliner Flb
- 1994 Freightliner Flb
- 1993 Freightliner Fld
- 1994 Freightliner Fld
- 1995 Freightliner Fld
- 1993 Freightliner Mb-60
- 1994 Freightliner Mb-60
- 1995 Freightliner Mb-60
- 1993 Freightliner Mb-70
- 1994 Freightliner Mb-70
- 1995 Freightliner Mb-70
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.