FREIGHTLINER MB SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS 2003: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V488000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER MB SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS 2003
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2004-01-27 2003-12-04 2003-12-11

Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL419A

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 130

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS, XC RV, AND SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1 AND JULY 18, 2003, INCORRECT AXLE STEERING STOP BOLTS WERE INSTALLED ON AAC FRONT AXLES. IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO TURN THE FRONT WHEELS IN EITHER DIRECTION UNTIL THE TIRES CONTACT OR DAMAGE OTHER STEERING COMPONENTS.

Consequence

THE DRIVER CAN POSSIBLY LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IF THE TIRES CONTACT THE STEERING COMPONENTS WHILE THE BUS IS IN MOTION.

Remedy

FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2003. 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 503-745-5219.

Notes

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