Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With Meritor WABCo Pneumatic Anitlock Brake System (Abs) Valve Packages, The Assembly Bolts On These Valve Packages Were Not Tightened Correctly.
Make Of Vehicle
STERLING
Model Of Vehicle
STERLING
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V018002
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve
Effect Of Defect
Bolts Torqued Below Specification Will Not Reliably Prevent Air Leakage At The Affected Abs Valve Package Interface Joints Once The Component Begins Normal Vehicle Operation. If Air Leaks Develop At Any Of The Abs Valve Package Interface Joints, Brake System Pressure ReduCTIons Could Occur During Braking Or Normal Operation With Units Equipped With The TrAction Control Option, Potentially Extending Stopping Distances, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Tighten The Fasteners To The Proper Specification. Owner Notification Began April 4, 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5176
Date Owners Notified
20020404
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20020122
Make Campaign Number
FL-390