Recalls: 1993 - FREIGHTLINER - FREIGHTLINER

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 93V069000 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
  Recall Date: 04/30/1993

  Summary:
  THE SPRING BRAKE CHAMBERS MOUNTED ON TAG AXLES WITH MOUNTING STUDS ALIGNED HORIZONTALLY INSTEAD OF VERTICALLY CAN RESULT IN FRACTURE OF THE BRAKE CHAMBER HOUSING BASE WHICH LIMITS THE APPLICATION OF SERVICE BRAKES ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL.
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  FREIGHTLINER LLC
  
  Consequence:
  LIMITED APPLICATION OF SERVICE BRAKES ON A WHEELINCREASES STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
  
  Remedy:
  REPLACE THE BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH CHAMBERS THAT HAVE BEEN REINFORCED FOR HORIZONTAL MOUNTING.