FREIGHTLINER FLN 1998: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V152001
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FLN | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-02-06 | 2000-05-22 | 2000-05-30 |
Production Dates: 1998-01-01 - 2000-05-02
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-259
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 83
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN TRACTORS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE AIR LINES MAY NOT BE ROUTED PROPERLY TO THE DRIVE AXLE SERVICE BRAKE RELAY.
THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CORRECT AIR LINE ROUTING AND REROUTE IF NECESSARY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 6, 2001. 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'.
