Recall 97V009000: 1996 Freightliner FLD

Report received

Jan 27, 1997

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

13,565vehicles

Model years

1996

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

Corrosion can occur in the foot brake valve adapter bore and plunger due to water and road salt intrusion.

Possible consequence

Accumulated corrosion and water intrusion can result in the plunger sticking, especially during extremely cold weather service.

Remedy

Dealers will remove and replace the brake valve adapter with an improved design that has full face contact with the gasket.

Affected model years

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

• 1996 Freightliner FLD1 complaints