Vehicle recall 95V018000 · February 6, 1995

Freightliner FL60, FL70 and 2 more models

The brake chamber mounting studs can loosen or pull through due to fatigue in the brake chamber housing caused by foundation brake chatter.

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

Summary: The brake chamber mounting studs can loosen or pull through due to fatigue in the brake chamber housing caused by foundation brake chatter.
Consequence: This condition can result in loss of braking capability.
Remedy: Dealers will change the brake lining materials, replace the wing bracket with a reinforced bracket and install brake chambers with reinforced chamber housing and larger (1/2") mounting studs.
Notes: System: brakes; air;drum and shoe system; chamber.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 12" and 16" front brake chambers mounted on rockwell foundation brakes.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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 95V018000
Reported to NHTSA: February 6, 1995
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owner notification: April 28, 1995
Vehicles potentially affected: 5,700
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air › Drum › Chamber

Recall 95V018000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Freightliner FL60 (1991-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
Freightliner FL70 (1991-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
Freightliner MB60 (1991-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
Freightliner MB70 (1991-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991

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