1992 Freightliner Freightliner recall: service brakes, air
Freightliner Corp. reported this safety recall on April 26, 1993. It covers about 160 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 160
- reported
- Apr 26, 1993
- owners notified
- Nov 11, 1993
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- The exhaust port in the up position allows water to enter the air brake system, which can block the air brake system in freezing conditions.
- Risk
- Blockages in the air brake system can block the exhaustfrom the brake chambers after service brake application, causing the brakes todrag and possibly overheat on either side of the drive axles. This couldincrease stopping distance and result in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Invert the brake valves so the exhaust ports are down.
Recall number 93V070000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 93V070000
Is there a recall on the 1992 Freightliner Freightliner service brakes, air?
Yes. Recall 93V070000, reported on April 26, 1993, covers about 160 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 93V070000?
Invert the brake valves so the exhaust ports are down.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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