NHTSA Campaign 93V069000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
Issued by FREIGHTLINER CORP. · Reported Apr 26, 1993 · 200 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE SPRING BRAKE CHAMBERS MOUNTED ON TAG AXLES WITH MOUNTING STUDS ALIGNED HORIZONTALLY INSTEAD OF VERTICALLY CAN RESULT IN FRACTURE OF THE BRAKE CHAMBER HOUSING BASE WHICH LIMITS THE APPLICATION OF SERVICE BRAKES ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL.
Consequence
LIMITED APPLICATION OF SERVICE BRAKES ON A WHEELINCREASES STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH CHAMBERS THAT HAVE BEEN REINFORCED FOR HORIZONTAL MOUNTING.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FREIGHTLINER | 1988 | 200 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FREIGHTLINER | 1989 | 200 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FREIGHTLINER | 1990 | 200 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FREIGHTLINER | 1991 | 200 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FREIGHTLINER | 1992 | 200 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FREIGHTLINER | 1993 | 200 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 93V069000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.