Service brakes, air: antilockRecall 91V-178 · Freightliner vehicles
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 91V-178 covers 49 Freightliner vehicles for a service brakes, air: antilock problem, reported to NHTSA on October 15, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V178000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
RESERVOIR INTERIOR PAINT WAS ALLOWED TO ENTER THE AIR RESERVOIR CHECK VALVE, AND THE VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY SEATED.
The risk
LACK OF PROPER SEATING CAUSES THE RESERVOIRS TO FAILTO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121.
The fix
CLEAN AND RESEAT THE AIR CHECK VALVES AS NEEDED.
SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1991 to September 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.