Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Heavy Duty Trucks Built With Sisu Fr2P-21, Sisu Fr2P-26, Sisu Fr3P-33, Or Sisu Fr3P-48 Rear Axles, A Counter-Bore Machined In Both Ends Of The Worm Wheel Opening Of The Slack Adjuster Housing Reduces Material Thickness Between The Worm Wheel Opening And The Worm Shaft Opening. Under Normal Service A Crack May Develop In This Area Rendering The Slack Adjuster Inoperable And Reducing Brake EffeCTIveness.
Make Of Vehicle
WESTERN STAR
Model Of Vehicle
6900
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
07V571000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters
Effect Of Defect
Reduced Vehicle Braking Could Lead To A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Slack Adjusters, And Replace The Adjuster If Found DefeCTIve. The Recall Began On July 31, 2008. Owners May Contact Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20050101
End Of Manufacture
20070131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
31
Date Owners Notified
20080731
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20071218
Make Campaign Number
FL-518