Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Truck/Tractors. These Vehicles Do Not Comply With The Requirements Of Fmvss No. 121, “Air Brake Systems.” Continuous Power Is To Be Supplied To The Trailer Antilock Brake System (Abs) Circuit. These Vehicles Were Manufactured With A Switch Installed In The Abs Circuit.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
FLD120
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
98V001000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light
Effect Of Defect
The Abs Circuit Can Be Interrupted Resulting In A Loss Of Braking Action To The Towed Vehicle Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install An Anti-Lock Power Circuit.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19970728
End Of Manufacture
19971002
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
21
Date Owners Notified
19980331
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
19980105
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121