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FREIGHTLINER issued a recall on the TRUCK CHASSIS model
· Published by Transport Canada · Official notice
Details
Alert type: Recall
Category: Truck - Med. & H.D.
Department: Transport Canada
Notification type: Safety Industry
System: Steering
Units affected: 46
Products
| Model | Make | Model year(s) affected |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK CHASSIS | FREIGHTLINER | 1997 |
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The issue
A CASTING ERROR IN THE HYDRAULIC PARKING BRAKE RELAY VALVE CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IN THE SYSTEM WHICH MAY RESULT IN A HYDRAULIC HOSE SEPARATION. IF THIS OCCURS THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WILL BE LOST AND THE BRAKES WILL BE OPERATING ON THE BACK UP SYSTEM.CORRECTION: A CHECK VALVE MODIFICATION KIT WILL BE INSTALLED TO REDUCE THE SYSTEM PRESSURE.