1995 FREIGHTLINER FLB Recall

Campaign:: 95E003005 on 09/26/1995
Component:: Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:: 10/31/1992 - 01/31/1995
Affected:: 18,500
Defect:: Air 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:: If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridgecan separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage.
Correction:: Dealers 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.
Notes:: System: 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.

1995 FREIGHTLINER FLB TSBs (4)