Recall 93V069000: 1988–1993 Freightliner Freightliner

Report received

Apr 26, 1993

Manufacturer

Freightliner corp.

Potentially affected

200vehicles

Model years

1988–1993

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

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.

Possible consequence

Limited application of service brakes on a wheelincreases stopping distance which could result in an accident.

Remedy

Replace the brake chambers with chambers that have been reinforced for horizontal mounting.

Affected model years

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

• 1988 Freightliner Freightliner0 complaints
• 1989 Freightliner Freightliner2 complaints
• 1990 Freightliner Freightliner6 complaints
• 1991 Freightliner Freightliner0 complaints
• 1992 Freightliner Freightliner2 complaints
• 1993 Freightliner Freightliner4 complaints