FREIGHTLINER LLC: Safety Recalls in 1978

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by FREIGHTLINER LLC in 1978. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 21, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:AIR SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

THE CHECK VALVE, LOCATED ON THE INLET SIDE OF THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR TANKS MAY CRACK IN THE FEMALE FITTING AREA AND CAUSE A SLOW LOSS OF AIR. A LEAKING VALVE WILL REDUCE AIR PRESSURE AND PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES ON THOSE AXLES THAT DEPEND UPON THAT PART OF THE SYSTEM COULD OCCUR.

NHTSA ID: 78V146000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 65

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL NEW AIR CHECK VALVES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 19, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AXLE CONTROLLERS

AN OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER IN THE AXLE CONTROLLERS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVIATE FROM SPECIFICATIONS. THERE MAY ALSO BE AN OPENING IN A SOLDER CONNECTION BETWEEN THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF THE CAPACITOR. THESE CONDITIONS CAUSE THE ANTI-LOCK VALVE SOLENOID TO BE ENERGIZED CONTINUOUSLY.

NHTSA ID: 78V086000