FREIGHTLINER LLC: Safety Recalls in 2000
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 28 safety recalls made by FREIGHTLINER LLC in 2000. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 29, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-277)
FREIGHTLINER/VALVE STEM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RV CHASSIS. THE VALVE STEM ON THE REAR INNER TIRE COULD RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL AND DEVELOP A LEAK.
NHTSA ID: 00V427000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 3,446
Consequence Summary:
A LOSS OF AIR ON THE INNER TIRE COULD OVERLOAD THE OUTER TIRE IF UNDETECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A VALVE STEM EXTENSION STABILIZER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 29, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-275)
FREIGHTLINER/TURN SIGNAL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A LOSS OF THE TURN SIGNAL FUNCTION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A TURN SIGNAL FLASHER THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCHES THAT ALLOW THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO OVERRIDE THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS. IF THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED, THE TURN SIGNAL FLASHER SENSES AN OVERLOAD CONDITION AND BECOMES DISABLED UNTIL ALL ELECTRIC LOADS ARE REMOVED.
NHTSA ID: 00V397000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 671
Consequence Summary:
FOLLOWING DRIVERS MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE TRUCK'S TURNING INTENTIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TURN SIGNAL FLASHER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH TURN SIGNAL SWITCHES THAT ALLOW THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO OVERRIDE THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 3, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-276)
FREIGHTLINER/BRAKE PEDAL LINKAGE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD THAT ACTIVATES THE SERVICE BRAKES COULD FRACTURE.
NHTSA ID: 00V357000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 105,000
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 4, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-273)
FREIGHTLINER/BRAKE LINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A SUPPORT CLAMP WAS OMITTED FROM THE FRONT AXLE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE FROM THE CHASSIS TO THE BRAKE.
NHTSA ID: 00V294000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 290
Consequence Summary:
THE BRAKE LINE COULD COME LOOSE RESULTING IN THE RISK OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCES FOR THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SUPPORT CLAMP ON THE FRONT AXLE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 4, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-274)
FREIGHTLINER/POWER STEERING HOSE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VAN CHASSIS. A HOSE WAS USED IN THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH POWER STEERING FLUID.
NHTSA ID: 00V295000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 550
Consequence Summary:
LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID COULD CAUSE INCREASED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE SUBJECT HOSES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 2, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-272)
FREIGHTLINER/FMVSS 210/REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE FORWARD FACING REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES DO NOT COMPLY.
NHTSA ID: 00V293000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 65
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Corrective Action:
ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENTS WILL BE ADDED TO THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 22, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-264)
FREIGHTLINER/MERITOR WABCO ABS/FMVSS 105
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SHUTTLE BUSES, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, UTILITY VANS, AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO PHASE 1, D-VERSION ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." AN INTERNAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM IN THE ABS MAY NOT DETECT AN EXTREME WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AIR GAP. SUCH A CONDITION COULD POSSIBLY OCCUR DURING (1) ORIGINAL ASSEMBLY OR (2) SUBSEQUENT WHEEL END SERVICE.
NHTSA ID: 00V279001
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 13,008
Consequence Summary:
THE ABS FAULT LIGHT WILL NOT ACTIVATE AND THE ABS WILL NOT FUNCTION AT THIS WHEEL POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE ABS ECU OR THE ECU WILL BE REPROGRAMMED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 6, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 5, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-271)
FREIGHTLINER/ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDAL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS BUILT WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EQUIPPED WITH FELSTED ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDALS. THE RETURN SPRINGS CAN BREAK ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH STAINLESS STEEL OR ELECTROPLATED MUSIC WIRE RETURN SPRINGS.
NHTSA ID: 00V230002
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
# of Units Affected: 5,032
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PEDAL TO GO TO FULL THROTTLE IF BOTH RETURN SPRINGS BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
REPLACEMENT ACCELERATOR PEDALS EQUIPPED WITH RETURN SPRINGS MANUFACTURED OF MUSIC WIRE WITH ONE ADDITIONAL COIL ON EACH SPRING AND WITH AN ORGANIC COATING, ELIMINATING ELECTROPLATING WILL BE INSTALLED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 29, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-270)
FREIGHTLINER/REAR WHEEL COVERS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. THE COMPONENTS THAT RETAIN THE REAR AXLE WHEEL COVERS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION.
NHTSA ID: 00V248000
Component: WHEELS
# of Units Affected: 3,400
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL COVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL COVERS WITH A DIFFERENT DESIGN THAT HAS AN IMPROVED MEANS OF RETENTION.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 29, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-269)
FREIGHTLINER/SLACK ADJUSTER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. INTERFERENCE CAN OCCUR BETWEEN THE STEER AXLE SLACK ADJUSTERS AND THE AXLE KNUCKLE POST DURING A FULL WHEEL CUT WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED.
NHTSA ID: 00V247000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 524
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED BRAKING EFFORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SLACK ADJUSTERS WITH ONE THAT WILL PROVIDE CLEARANCE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 23, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-263)
FREIGHTLINER/STEERING COLUMN BOLT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED.
NHTSA ID: 00V172000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 22,499
Consequence Summary:
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR IF THE BOLT FALLS OUT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLT FOR CORRECT TORQUE AND RE-TORQUE IF NECESSARY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 17, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-267)
FREIGHTLINER/ALLISON TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, SHUTTLE BUSES, TRANSIT BUSES AND STEP VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 1000 OR 2400 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS. THESE TRANSMISSIONS CAN EXPERIENCE PARK PAWL TO REAR COVER INTERFERENCE DUE TO AN OUT OF FLATNESS CONDITION.
NHTSA ID: 00V229001
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 594
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD CAUSE NON-ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARK PAWL WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR IS MOVED TO THE PARK POSITION, RESULTING IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Corrective Action:
ALLISON TRANSMISSION IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE VEHICLE, REPLACE THE PARK PAWL, AND REINSTALL THE TRANSMISSION IN THE VEHICLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ALLISON AT 1-800-252-5283 OR FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 7, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-266)
FREIGHTLINER/ABS ECU
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT THE WHEEL END THAT GENERATES A CERTAIN TYPE OF ERRATIC SENSOR SIGNAL.
NHTSA ID: 00V232002
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 35,405
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 7, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-265)
FREIGHTLINER/FRONT AXLES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR MFS-8 SERIES FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THE WHEEL BEARING NUT ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY MAY 1) RESTRICT A COMPLETE LUBRICATION FILL AT ASSEMBLY AND/OR 2) SHEAR THE SPINDLE PERFORATED WASHER'S LOCKING TAB (LOCATED IN THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE WASHER) WHEN TIGHTENED. IF THE WASHER TAB IS SHEARED, TIGHTENING OF THE OUTER SPINDLE NUT MAY CAUSE THE BEARINGS TO BE EXCESSIVELY PRELOADED RATHER THAN THE INTENDED .001" - .005" END PLAY. EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE PREMATURE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE.
NHTSA ID: 00V224000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 450
Consequence Summary:
A PREMATURE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE SPINDLE NUTS AND WASHERS WITH A REDESIGNED SYSTEM.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 10, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-262)
FREIGHTLINER/ACCURIDE/WHEEL RIM CRACKS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE 22.5 X 8.25 15 TUBELESS DEMOUNTABLE RIMS, PART NO. 32051. CERTAIN RIMS CONTAIN A NON-FUSION AREA IN THE BUTT-WELD OF THE MOUNTING RING. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE DEFECT COULD DEVELOP INTO A CRACK ON THE MOUNTING RING.
NHTSA ID: 00V190001
Component: WHEELS
# of Units Affected: 143
Consequence Summary:
OVER TIME, THE CRACK COULD PROPAGATE AND IF NOT HEEDED, COULD RESULT IN MOUNTING RING FAILURE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE RIM TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
ACCURIDE WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE OR SUSPECT WHEEL RIMS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 30, 2000
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
THOMAS BUILT/HEADLIGHT
CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES WITH WELDON TECHNOLOGIES' 5050-1400 SURFACE MOUNT MARKER LIGHTS HAVE AN OPTION TO REPLACE EACH OF THE TWELVE CLEARANCE/MARKER/IDENTIFICATION LIGHTS WITH FOUR-CANDLEPOWER LIGHTS, TWICE THE CANDLEPOWER NORMALLY USED. THE HIGHER CURRENT DEMAND CREATED BY THESE LIGHTS CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE HEAT THROUGH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONNECTION IF A RELAY IS NOT INSTALLED BETWEEN THE COMBINATION TAIL/MARKER LIGHT CIRCUIT AND THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
NHTSA ID: 00V174000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 803
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN RESULT IN DEFORMATION OF THE PLASTIC CONNECTORS THAT CONNECT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH TO ITS WIRING HARNESS.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY TO REDUCE THE CURRENT DRAW THROUGH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 8, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-336-881-7219.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 30, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-260)
FREIGHTLINER/EATON TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON AUTOSHIFT GEN II TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES. DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SELECT THE WRONG GEAR.
NHTSA ID: 00V131004
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 1,700
Consequence Summary:
IF AN INAPPROPRIATE GEAR IS SELECTED WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE, THE VEHICLE WILL REACT DIFFERENTLY THAN EXPECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 22, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-258)
FREIGHTLINER/FMVSS 121/AIR GAUGE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS BUILT WITH AIR BRAKES THAT DID NOT HAVE AIR GAUGES INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
NHTSA ID: 00V151000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 7
Consequence Summary:
THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DUAL NEEDLE AIR PRESSURE GAUGE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 22, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-259)
FREIGHTLINER/FMVSS 121/BRAKE APPLICATION TIMING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN TRACTORS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE AIR LINES MAY NOT BE ROUTED PROPERLY TO THE DRIVE AXLE SERVICE BRAKE RELAY.
NHTSA ID: 00V152001
Component:
# of Units Affected: 83
Consequence Summary:
THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CORRECT AIR LINE ROUTING AND REROUTE IF NECESSARY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 7, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-257)
FREIGHTLINER/TIE ROD CROSS TUBES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE TIE ROD CROSS TUBES COULD FRACTURE DUE TO FATIGUE CAUSED BY A SYSTEM RESONANCE.
NHTSA ID: 00V108000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 144
Consequence Summary:
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE 1 1/2 INCH TIE ROD CROSS TUBES WITH A 1 3/4" TUBE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 17, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-254)
FREIGHTLINER/FUEL TANK STEPS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK MODELS WITH 111", 113", AND 122" CABS. THE FUEL TANK STEPS CAN DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS DUE TO EXCESSIVE OVERHANG.
NHTSA ID: 00V080000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 9,875
Consequence Summary:
THE STEPS COULD FAIL.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEP ASSEMBLY FOR OVERHANG AND ADD AN END SUPPORT OF THE TRAILING EDGE OF THE FUEL TANK STEP, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 2, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 17, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-256)
FREIGHTLINER/12 VOLT POWER OUTLET
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN 12 VOLT POWER OUTLETS. AN UNPLUGGED HOLE IN THE FLOORBOARD CAN ALLOW ROAD SALTS AND MOISTURE INTO AN AREA WHERE A 12 VOLT POWER OUTLET IS MOUNTED.
NHTSA ID: 00V082000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 1,073
Consequence Summary:
A SHORT BETWEEN THE OUTLET TERMINALS COULD DEVELOP CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL VEHICLES TO DETERMINE IF A FLOORBOARD PLUG WAS INSTALLED. ON VEHICLES FOUND WITHOUT A PLUG, A NEW OUTLET AND PLUG WILL BE INSTALLED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 17, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-255)
FREIGHTLINER/SUSPENSION SPRINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH DUAL LEAF SPRING TYPE AIR RIDE SUSPENSIONS AND VEHICLES BUILT WITH SINGLE LEAF SPRING TYPE AIR RIDE SUSPENSIONS. REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE THROUGH THE CENTER BOLT HOLE AFTER VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA ID: 00V081000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 13,545
Consequence Summary:
IF UNDETECTED, THE REAR END OF THE SPRING COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING A HAZARDOUS ROAD DEBRIS SITUATION.
Corrective Action:
FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE LEAF SPRINGS, DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL SPRINGS. FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL LEAF SPRINGS, DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CRACKED SPRINGS AND REPLACE IF CRACKED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 15, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-253)
FREIGHTLINER/PART 567/CERTIFICATION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THE TIRE PRESSURE ON THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ARE INCORRECT FOR THE DESIGNATED GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION."
NHTSA ID: 00V040000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 15,000
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER INFLATION OF THE TIRES FOR THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING LISTED FOR THE CHASSIS.
Corrective Action:
OWNERS WILL BE MAILED AN OVERLAY WITH THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 27, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-252)
FREIGHTLINER/FONTAINE/FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATES CAN CRACK.
NHTSA ID: 00V019002
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
# of Units Affected: 151
Consequence Summary:
UNDER THE TRAILER LOADING, THE MOUNTING PLATE COULD EVENTUALLY FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MOUNTING PLATES THAT ARE CRACKED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 18, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-250)
FREIGHTLINER/BRAKE MOUNTING BRACKET
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RV CHASSIS. IF THE FRONT WHEELS ARE TURNED WHEN THE AIR SUSPENSION IS EXHAUSTED, THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKET COULD BE DAMAGED DUE TO AN INTERFERENCE.
NHTSA ID: 00V014000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 323
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE DRAG.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AXLE STOPS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 18, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-249)
FREIGHTLINER/ABS VALVE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A HEAT SHIELD BETWEEN AN ABS (ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) MODULATING VALVE AND A MUFFLER WAS OMITTED.
NHTSA ID: 00V013000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 21
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES IN EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATIONS.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD BETWEEN THE ABS MODULATING VALVE AND THE MUFFLER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 3, 2000
(Campaign #: FL-248)
FREIGHTLINER/HALDEX/FMVSS 121
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HALDEX MANIFOLD DASH VALVES (MDV) USED IN TRACTOR AND TRAILER PARKING BRAKES. THESE VALVES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." A LOSS OF THE ISOLATION OF THE TWO BRAKE SYSTEM CIRCUITS CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES WHEN THERE IS ANOTHER FAILURE OF ONE OF THE TWO BRAKE CIRCUITS.
NHTSA ID: 00V002001
Component:
# of Units Affected: 33
Consequence Summary:
THE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
A REPLACEMENT VALVE WILL BE PROVIDED TO OWNERS WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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