FCCC XCS 2000: TIRES:VALVE
| Make : FCCC | Model : XCS | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 1999-04-30 - 2000-03-10 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V427000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2001-04-03 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-12-29 | Date Added to Database: 2001-01-02 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-277 | ||
| Component: TIRES:VALVE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3446 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RV CHASSIS. THE VALVE STEM ON THE REAR INNER TIRE COULD RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL AND DEVELOP A LEAK. |
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Consequence:
A LOSS OF AIR ON THE INNER TIRE COULD OVERLOAD THE OUTER TIRE IF UNDETECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A VALVE STEM EXTENSION STABILIZER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 3, 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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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