FREIGHTLINER FLN 1998: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V151000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FLN | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-08-24 | 2000-05-22 | 2000-05-30 |
Production Dates: 1998-11-24 - 1998-12-18
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-258
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS BUILT WITH AIR BRAKES THAT DID NOT HAVE AIR GAUGES INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DUAL NEEDLE AIR PRESSURE GAUGE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 24, 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'.
