FREIGHTLINER CENTURY 2003: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V500000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-01-26 | 2003-12-04 | 2003-12-15 |
Production Dates: 2003-09-08 - 2003-09-25
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-418
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 400
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES, THE PLASTIC PUSH-TO-CONNECT AIR LINE FITTING CARTRIDGE COULD BE IMPROPERLY WELDED INTO THE NYLON JUNCTION BLOCK HOUSING ALLOWING AN AIR LINE TO BECOME DISCONNECTED.
THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED BRAKE CONTROL, LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKE CONTROL, OR THE EMERGENCY BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY APPLYING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CAB AIR MANIFOLD. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JANUARY 21, 2004. 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 800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-418.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
