The problem
The left brake slack adjuster and the steering pitman arm may interfere with each other during a sharp right turn with the brakes applied. The interference may restrict the movement of the steering linkage or the air chamber push rod in the left front brake, depending on the circumstances.
The fix
The dealer will modify placement of the left hand brake air chamber at no cost to owner. The modification will be accomplished by installing new brake camshaft mounting brackets and backing plates on both left and right front brakes.
Contacts
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.System: service brakes; front brake camshaft mounting brackets and backingplates.Consequences of defect: with the brakes applied, steering action in a sharpright hand turn may be restricted. Similarly, during a sharp right turn,braking action at the left front wheel may be reduced. The affected system willusually be the second action taken by the driver (either braking or turning).Loss of vehicle control or an accident could result.
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 83V014000.
- 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.