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Transport Canada Vehicles

1997 Freightliner Truck Chassis Recall

Issued February 20, 1998
Issue
Hazard description
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.
Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK CHASSIS
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