Drum: chamberRecall 87V-147 · 1985–1987 Freightliner Conventional
FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 87V-147 covers 41 1985–1987 Freightliner Conventional for a drum: chamber problem, reported to NHTSA on September 15, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V147000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
INCORRECT SIZE AIR BRAKE ACTUATOR CHAMBERS WERE INSTALLED ON THE DRIVE AXLES.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE.
What to do
The fix
REPLACE DRIVE AXLE BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH CORRECT SIZE CHAMBERS.
SYSTEM: AIR BRAKE ACTUATOR CHAMBERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 model
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1985 to June 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.