Item Affected: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR
Date Announced: 06/05/1995
Description of Recall: THE PRIMARY AIR RESERVOIR CAN RUPTURE DUE TO INADEQUATE SEAM WELDS.
Conequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Action Need To Fix It: 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.