1999 Freightliner FLC, Freightliner FLN and others recall: service brakes, air

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on March 29, 1999. It covers about 285 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 285
reported: Mar 29, 1999
owners notified: May 7, 1999

Service brakes, air

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor air brake automatic slack adjusters. Some of the automatic slack adjusters had insufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw.
Risk: Without sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.
Remedy: Dealers will check the torque on the automatic slack adjuster guide pawl. If there is no torque, the brakes will be adjusted and the guide pawl will be tightened to 15-20 ft. Lbs.

Recall number 99V055002

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 99V055002

Is there a recall on the 1999 Freightliner FLC, Freightliner FLN and others service brakes, air?

Yes. Recall 99V055002, reported on March 29, 1999, covers about 285 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V055002?

Dealers will check the torque on the automatic slack adjuster guide pawl. If there is no torque, the brakes will be adjusted and the guide pawl will be tightened to 15-20 ft. Lbs.

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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