FREIGHTLINER FLN 1999: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V013000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FLN | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-05-15 | 2000-01-18 | 2000-02-02 |
Production Dates: 1999-01-01 - 1999-12-06
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-249
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 21
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A HEAT SHIELD BETWEEN AN ABS "ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM" MODULATING VALVE AND A MUFFLER WAS OMITTED.
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES IN EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATIONS.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD BETWEEN THE ABS MODULATING VALVE AND THE MUFFLER.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-249.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 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'.
