FCCC XC 1998: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Make : FCCC Model : XC Year : 1998
Build Dates : 1998-09-14 - 1998-12-06
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V014000
Date Owner's Notified: 2000-05-15 Date Received by ODI: 2000-01-18 Date Added to Database: 2000-02-02
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-250
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 323
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
      THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE DRAG.
Remedy:
      DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AXLE STOPS.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-250.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 15, 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 FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.