Service brakes, airRecall 93V-070 · 1992 Freightliner Freightliner
FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 93V-070 covers 160 1992 Freightliner Freightliner for a service brakes, air problem, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V070000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE EXHAUST PORT IN THE UP POSITION ALLOWS WATER TO ENTER THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH CAN BLOCK THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM IN FREEZING CONDITIONS.
The risk
BLOCKAGES IN THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM CAN BLOCK THE EXHAUSTFROM THE BRAKE CHAMBERS AFTER SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION, CAUSING THE BRAKES TODRAG AND POSSIBLY OVERHEAT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE DRIVE AXLES. THIS COULDINCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
INVERT THE BRAKE VALVES SO THE EXHAUST PORTS ARE DOWN.
SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH TRACTION CONTROL THAT HAVE CROSSMEMBERMOUNTED BRAKE VALVES POSITIONED WITH THE EXHAUST PORT UP.
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 July 1, 1992 to April 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.