Freightliner Mb-60 1994

Model Mb-60 made in 1994 by Freightliner got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningparking brake, service brakes, air.

Model 1994

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL
95V094000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 05/01/1991 to 02/01/1995V (Vehicle)305009/14/1995MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC05/09/199505/19/1995
Defect SummaryThe parking brake lever may not travel far enough over center to assure that it remains in the proper position allowing the vehicle to roll away while parked.
Consequence SummaryIf the vehicle is not properly parked with the transmission in the correct position, and if the vehicle is parked on a grade, it could unintentionally roll away increasing the potential for an accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove and replace the parking brake lever with a lever that requires a 25 lb. effort to release.
NotesSystem: emergency parking brake; mechanical; lever.vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with mechanical parking brake.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8000. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - CHAMBER
95V018000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 05/01/1991 to 02/01/1995V (Vehicle)570004/28/1995MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC02/06/199502/22/1995
Defect SummaryThe brake chamber mounting studs can loosen or pull through due to fatigue in the brake chamber housing caused by foundation brake chatter.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can result in loss of braking capability.
Corrective SummaryDealers will change the brake lining materials, replace the wing bracket with a reinforced bracket and install brake chambers with reinforced chamber housing and larger (1/2) mounting studs.
NotesSystem: brakes; air;drum and shoe system; chamber.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 12 and 16 front brake chambers mounted on rockwell foundation brakes.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8000. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
95E003005FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 11/01/1992 to 02/01/1995E (Equipment)18500ODIFREIGHTLINER LLC04/03/199509/27/1995
Defect SummaryAir system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. the air dryer can become over pressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from the mounting base.
Consequence SummaryIf the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridgecan separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage.
Corrective SummaryDealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. this pressure relief valve is intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer.
NotesSystem: brakes; air dryer.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with rockwell wabco system saver 1000 or system saver twin air dryers. note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.