FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS 1997: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V357000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-11-06 | 2000-11-03 | 2000-11-03 |
Production Dates: 1991-05-01 - 2000-11-10
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-276
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 105000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD THAT ACTIVATES THE SERVICE BRAKES COULD FRACTURE.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD.
OWNER NOTIFICATION WAS MAILED IN PHASES.DUAL STEERING VEHICLE OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BEGINNING NOVEMBER 6, 2000.OWNERS OF CONSTRUCTION, REFUSE, FIRE, AND RESCUE/EMERGENCY VEHICLES WERE NOTIFIED NOVEMBER 7, 2000; AND ALL OTHERS WERE NOTIFIED DECEMBER 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'.
