FREIGHTLINER FL-70 2002: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V185000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-70 | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2006-06-06 | 2006-05-26 | 2006-05-26 |
Production Dates: 2002-08-23 - 2002-08-27
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-435
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 573
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
CERTAIN TRUCK CAB-CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE TRUCKS WERE SHIPPED TO A FINAL STAGE MANUFACTURER IN MEXICO AND SOLD IN PUERTO RICO WITHOUT THE REQUIRED COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION LABELING OR AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
THESE VEHICLES WILL EITHER BE RETROFIT TO BRING THEM INTO COMPLIANCE, OR EXPORTED OUT OF PUERTO RICO. IF THEY ARE RETROFIT, FREIGHTLINER WILL SEND PERSONNEL AND PARTS TO ADD AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM, INSTALL THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, AND TIRE INFORMATION LABELS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL435.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
