Recall 00V002001: 1997 Freightliner FLN

Report received

Jan 3, 2000

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

33vehicles

Model years

1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with haldex manifold dash valves (mdv) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes. These valves do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." a loss of the isolation of the two brake system circuits can result in the loss of service brakes when there is another failure of one of the two brake circuits.

Possible consequence

The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

A replacement valve will be provided to owners with installation instructions.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Freightliner FLN0 complaints