NHTSA Campaign 95V018000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
Issued by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION · Reported Feb 6, 1995 · 5,700 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING STUDS CAN LOOSEN OR PULL THROUGH DUE TO FATIGUE IN THE BRAKE CHAMBER HOUSING CAUSED BY FOUNDATION BRAKE CHATTER.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE BRAKE LINING MATERIALS, REPLACE THE WING BRACKET WITH A REINFORCED BRACKET AND INSTALL BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH REINFORCED CHAMBER HOUSING AND LARGER (1/2") MOUNTING STUDS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-60 | 1991 | 5,700 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-60 | 1992 | 5,700 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-60 | 1993 | 5,700 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-60 | 1994 | 5,700 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-60 | 1995 | 5,700 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-70 | 1991 | 5,700 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-70 | 1992 | 5,700 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-70 | 1993 | 5,700 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-70 | 1994 | 5,700 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-70 | 1995 | 5,700 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-60 | 1991 | 5,700 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-60 | 1992 | 5,700 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-60 | 1993 | 5,700 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-60 | 1994 | 5,700 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-60 | 1995 | 5,700 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-70 | 1991 | 5,700 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-70 | 1992 | 5,700 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-70 | 1993 | 5,700 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-70 | 1994 | 5,700 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-70 | 1995 | 5,700 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 95V018000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.