Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FLN | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19990101 - 19991206 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V013000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20000515 | Date Received by ODI: 20000118 | Date Added to Database: 20000202 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-249 | ||
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 21 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A HEAT SHIELD BETWEEN AN ABS (ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) MODULATING VALVE AND A MUFFLER WAS OMITTED. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES IN EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATIONS. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD BETWEEN THE ABS MODULATING VALVE AND THE MUFFLER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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