Service Brakes, Air:controls:foot Control/valve
NHTSA recall 97V009000 · announced January 27, 1997 · filed by Freightliner Corporation · 13,565 units affected
The problem
CORROSION CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOT BRAKE VALVE ADAPTER BORE AND PLUNGER DUE TO WATER AND ROAD SALT INTRUSION.
The risk
ACCUMULATED CORROSION AND WATER INTRUSION CAN RESULT IN THE PLUNGER STICKING, ESPECIALLY DURING EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER SERVICE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE BRAKE VALVE ADAPTER WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN THAT HAS FULL FACE CONTACT WITH THE GASKET.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 3, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-735-8682.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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.