Campaign 87V-147

Incorrect size air brake actuator chambers were installed on the drive axles

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Defect summary

INCORRECT SIZE AIR BRAKE ACTUATOR CHAMBERS WERE INSTALLED ON THE DRIVE AXLES.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE.

Remedy

REPLACE DRIVE AXLE BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH CORRECT SIZE CHAMBERS.

Notes

SYSTEM: AIR BRAKE ACTUATOR CHAMBERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 87V147000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about brakes on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 87V-147
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Freightliner	Conventional	1985 to 1987	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

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