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NHTSARecalled Aug 12, 1981 · #81V097000

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, BOTH THE AIR BRAKE HOSE CONNECTIONS AND THE AIR PRESSURE GAUGES FOR THE DUEL BRAKE FEATURE MAY HAVE BEEN CONNECTED IN REVERSE ORDER. INCORRECTLY CONNECTED BRAKE HOSES IN COMBINATION WITH AN AIR LEAK IN EITHER THE PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE SYSTEMS COULD CAUSE BRAKE FAILURE ON ONE OR MORE AXLES.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND MODIFICATIONS PERFORMED TO BRAKE HOSE CONNECTIONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice