Service brakes, airRecall 98V-281 · 1996–1998 Freightliner FLN106
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 98V-281 covers 348 1996–1998 Freightliner FLN106 for a service brakes, air problem, reported to NHTSA on November 5, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V281000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND AN OPTIONAL SHIFT SELECTOR WITH A PARK BRAKE POSITION. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEM." IF THE SECONDARY AIR SYSTEM IS DRAINED, THE SPRING BRAKES WILL APPLY AND THE ABILITY TO APPLY, RELEASE, AND MODULATE THE SERVICE BRAKES WILL BE LOST.
The risk
INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WILL BE REQUIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 10, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES 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 June 1, 1996 to September 30, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.