NHTSA campaign 89V129000
FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 89V129000
TRUCKS WILL EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKING AT LOW BRAKE APPLICATION PRESSURES WHEN OPERATING IN THE BOBTAIL MODE.
Reported 08/07/1989
What can happen
REDUCED BRAKING CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Repair
REPLACE FRONT AXLE RATIO VALVES WITH STANDARD VALVING THAT DOES NOT REDUCE APPLICATION PRESSURE.
Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Differential proportional valve
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.