Conventional: airRecall 98V-003 · 1997 Freightliner Freightliner
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 98V-003 covers 2,587 1997 Freightliner Freightliner for a conventional: air problem, reported to NHTSA on January 5, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V003000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK/TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A HYDRAULIC PARKING BRAKE. A CASTING ERROR IN THE HYDRAULIC PARKING BRAKE RELAY VALVE CAUSES EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH CAN RESULT IN A HYDRAULIC HOSE SEPARATION.
The risk
IF THIS OCCURS, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WILL BE LOST AND THE BRAKES WILL BE OPERATING FROM THE BACK-UP SYSTEM.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CHECK VALVE MODIFICATION KIT TO REDUCE THE SYSTEM PRESSURE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 4,1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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 March 1, 1997 to October 12, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.