Vehicle recall 82V115000 · December 1, 1982

1982 Freightliner Freightliner

Some of the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems".

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

Summary: Some of the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". The release time for the rear brakes may exceed the .55 second limit requirement for safe braking.
Remedy: The dealer will inspect rear axles for incorrect relay valve and install new corrected model R14 relay valves at no charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: heavy trucks having tandum rear drive axles equipped witha single bendix air brake relay valve.system: service brakes; air brakes.consequences of defect: as a result, stopping distances may be increased. Thiscould lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 82V115000
Reported to NHTSA: December 1, 1982
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: March 25, 1983
Vehicles potentially affected: 9
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air › Supply

Recall 82V115000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Freightliner Freightliner (1982): 1982

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