NHTSA recall campaign
84V159000
ManufacturerFREIGHTLINER CORP.Reported1984-12-20Affected15 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
A POORLY DESIGNED BRACKET WHICH MOUNTS THE SERVICE/PARKING BRAKE UNIT TO THE REAR DRIVE AXLE MAY ALLOW DAMAGE TO BRAKE CHAMBER. DAMAGE MAY CAUSE THE SPRING BRAKE TO BE APPLIED.
Manufacturer remedy
BRAKE CHAMBER SUPPORT BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH A TYPE THAT PROVIDES THE NECESSARY CLEARANCE, WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.
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