The problem
Corrosion can occur in the foot brake valve adapter bore and plunger due to water and road salt intrusion.
The risk
Accumulated corrosion and water intrusion can result in the plunger sticking, especially during extremely cold weather service.
The fix
Dealers will remove and replace the brake valve adapter with an improved design that has full face contact with the gasket.
Contacts
Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin march 3, 1997. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8682. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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 97V009000.
- 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.