Recalls › 84V159000

NHTSA recall 84V159000

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Air suspension system

Freightliner Freightliner

Reported Dec 20, 198415 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORP.Built Jun 1, 1981 – Sep 1, 1984

The defect

A poorly designed bracket which mounts the service/parking brake unit to the rear drive axle may allow damage to brake chamber. Damage may cause the spring brake to be applied.

The remedy

Brake chamber support brackets will be replaced with a type that provides the necessary clearance, without cost to the owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Freightliner Freightliner
1981198219831984

Notes

Vehicle description: trucks equipped with disc brakes in combination with airsuspension system.system: braking; brake chamber mounting brackets.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control may occur without priorwarning, resulting in an accident.note: this problem should be corrected immediately.