FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2004: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V220000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-06-29 | 2004-05-06 | 2004-05-11 |
Production Dates: 2003-10-07 - 2004-02-16
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-423
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1700
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, INCORRECT SPRINGS WERE INSTALLED IN THE EXHAUST PORT OF CERTAIN AIR MANAGEMENT UNIT "AMU" SOLENOID VALVES AND THEY MAY NOT TURN OFF AFTER ACTUATION.
DEPENDING ON THE FUNCTION AFFECTED, THIS COULD RESULT IN REAR SUSPENSION AIR PRESSURE LOSS, MALFUNCTION OF THE ENGINE BRAKE, PERMANENT ENGAGEMENT OF THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK, OR PREVENT ENGAGEMENT OF THE FIFTH WHEEL SLIDE LOCK. IF THE WARNING INDICATORS IN THE DASH ARE NOT HEEDED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED VALVES. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-423.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
