NHTSA recall 01V189001
Service brakes, air › Controls, pedals and linkages
Freightliner Argosy and 6 more
Reported Jun 14, 20014,400 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONMaker’s number FL-380Built Sep 19, 2000 – Feb 10, 2001
The defect
Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with certain haldex brake system two and four port relay valves. the valve may stick open when a high-pressure application IS released.
The risk
When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. the driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace these valves. owner notification began october 17, 2001. 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 1-800-547-0712.