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Freightliner FLC-112 Recall 95V114: Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Reservoir/Tank

NHTSA campaign 95V114, reported June 5, 1995, 317 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 95V114FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Problem
THE PRIMARY AIR RESERVOIR CAN RUPTURE DUE TO INADEQUATE SEAM WELDS.
Risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL PRIMARY AIR RESERVOIRS DATED CODE 2/27/93.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR SYSTEM; RESERVOIR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2875 CUBIC INCH PRIMARY AIR RESERVOIRS.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 1-503-735-8000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Freightliner FLC-1121993