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Vehicle recall 78V086000 · April 19, 1978

1975 Freightliner Freightliner

An operational amplifier in the axle controllers on the involved vehicles may deviate from specifications.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Remedy
The incorrect controller will be replaced with a new one.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with eaton anti-lock systems.system: service brakes; axle controllers.consequences of defect: the constantly energized solenoid prevents applicationof the brakes on the axle being controlled by the affected anti-lock system.this condition would lead to longer vehicle stopping distances, and thepossibility of a vehicle accident.note: the brake warning light would not be activated if this type of failureoccurred.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
78V086000
Reported to NHTSA
April 19, 1978
Filed by
FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification
June 1, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected
12
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Service brakes, air › Antilock › Control unit/module
Recall 78V086000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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