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NHTSA recall 97V009000

Service brakes, air › Controls › Foot control/valve

Freightliner Fld

Reported Jan 27, 199713,565 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONBuilt Oct 1, 1993 – Feb 12, 1996

The defect

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.

The remedy

Dealers will remove and replace the brake valve adapter with an improved design that has full face contact with the gasket.

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Vehicles in this recall

Freightliner Fld
1996

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.