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Freightliner Conventional Recall 87V147: Service Brakes, Air:Drum:Chamber

NHTSA campaign 87V147, reported September 15, 1987, 41 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V147FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
Problem
INCORRECT SIZE AIR BRAKE ACTUATOR CHAMBERS WERE INSTALLED ON THE DRIVE AXLES.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Freightliner Conventional198519861987