1997 Freightliner Freightliner recall: air
Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on January 5, 1998. It covers about 2,587 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,587
- reported
- Jan 5, 1998
- owners notified
- Mar 4, 1998
- related complaints
- 2
Parking brake: conventional: air
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: truck/trailers equipped with a hydraulic parking brake. A casting error in the hydraulic parking brake relay valve causes excessive pressure in the brake system which can result in a hydraulic hose separation.
- Risk
- If this occurs, the power steering assist will be lost and the brakes will be operating from the back-up system.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a check valve modification kit to reduce the system pressure.
Recall number 98V003000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 98V003000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Freightliner Freightliner air?
Yes. Recall 98V003000, reported on January 5, 1998, covers about 2,587 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V003000?
Dealers will install a check valve modification kit to reduce the system pressure.
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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