Disc: chamberRecall 93V-069 · 1988–1993 Freightliner Freightliner

FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 93V-069 covers 200 1988–1993 Freightliner Freightliner for a disc: chamber problem, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 1993.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2001 model

ReportedApr 26, 1993Owners notified Jun 22, 1993

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 93V069000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

LIMITED APPLICATION OF SERVICE BRAKES ON A WHEELINCREASES STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE THE BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH CHAMBERS THAT HAVE BEEN REINFORCED FOR HORIZONTAL MOUNTING.

SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH SPRING BRAKE TYPE MGM BRAKE CHAMBERSINSTALLED ON ROCKWELL TAG AXLES.

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

Freightliner Freightliner1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Built from December 1, 1988 to January 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.