FREIGHTLINER: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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NHTSA Campaign Number:	85V161000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	FREIGHTLINER
Vehicle/Equipment Model:	FREIGHTLINER
Model Year:	1983
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Manufacturer Component Description:	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall:	FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Manufacturered:	19830301 - 19850801
Type of Report:	V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected:	20
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	19851107
Recall Initiated By:	19851107
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	FREIGHTLINER LLC
Report Received Date:	19851203
Record Creation Date:	19851209
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Defect Summary:	REAR BRAKE RELAY VALVE CONTROL LINE WAS CONNECTED TO THE SECONDARY DOUBLE CHECK VALVE, RATHER THAN THE PRIMARY ONE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THESE TRUCKS HAVE A TWO AXLE BRAKE SYSTEM EACH ON SEPARATE SYSTEMS TO AVOID TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. HOWEVER WITH THE MISCONNECTED LINES AND IF A RUPTURE OR LEAK OCCURS IN THE CONTROL LINE, THE FRONT AND REAR AXLE BRAKES WILL FAIL.
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Summary:	PROPERLY CONNECT CONTROL LINE TO THE PRIMARY DOUBLE CHECK VALVE. RECHECK FOR PROPER OPERATION OF FRONT BRAKES.

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