The problem
The involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "Air brake systems". The brake drums do not meet with brake recovery requirements. Brakes may be not perform adequately on long downgrades or due to heavy applications of air when the vehicle is brought to a stop from high speeds.
The fix
Dealer will replace the brake drums on the drive axle on all involved vehicles at no cost to owner.
Contacts
Vehicle description: trucks.System: service brakes; rear brake drum.Consequences of defect: loss of braking effectiveness could result in loss ofvehicle control and a vehicle accident.Note: the driver is urged to use extreme caution to avoid these situations byusing low gear on downgrades.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 79V256000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.