Freightliner · Canada · Mod
Freightliner FLA86, FLD112: Brakes
Affects Freightliner FLA86, FLD112 · 1993 — about 2 vehicles.
The hazard
THE BRAKE CHAMBERS WERE MOUNTED ON TAG AXLES WITH THEIR MOUNTING STUDS ALIGNED HORIZONTALLY INSTEAD OF VERTICALLY. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE BASE OF THE BRAKE CHAMBER HOUSING FRACTURING WHICH WOULD LIMIT THE ABILITY TO APPLY THE SERVICE BRAKE AT THAT WHEEL. CORRECTION: BRAKE CHAMBERS WILL BE REPLACED WITH CHAMBERS THAT HAVE REINFORCEMENTS FOR HORIZONTAL MOUNTING.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational