The problem
Brakes may fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "Air brake systems". The air brakes on the front axle may not actuate and release within the time required for safe braking. The brakes may exceed the .55 Second limits.
The fix
The dealer will modify the brake system by adding an air brake relay valve and necessary piping to the front axle air brake system free of charge.
Contacts
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with 14,000 lb. Gawr front steeringaxle.System: service brakes; air brakes.Consequences of defect: the time that it takes for the brakes to react could beunsafe. Degraded brake control could cause loss of vehicle control and mayresult in an accident.
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 82V114000.
- 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.