Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

89V129000

ManufacturerFREIGHTLINER CORP.Reported1989-08-07Affected41 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

TRUCKS WILL EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKING AT LOW BRAKE APPLICATION PRESSURES WHEN OPERATING IN THE BOBTAIL MODE.

Risk

REDUCED BRAKING CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE FRONT AXLE RATIO VALVES WITH STANDARD VALVING THAT DOES NOT REDUCE APPLICATION PRESSURE.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

1 entry

  • Freightliner