NHTSA campaign 98V051000

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 98V051000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE APPARATUS VEHICLES. THE FRONT BRAKES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

Reported 03/04/1998

What can happen

INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Repair

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.

Components

  • Service brakes, air: Antilock

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.