FREIGHTLINER MB55 2001: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V284000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | MB55 | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-12-08 | 2004-06-09 | 2004-06-22 |
Production Dates: 2000-05-17 - 2003-02-14
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-426
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 200
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS, DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE 90 GALLON FUEL TANK, A LEAK IN A WELD WHERE THE TANK CONTACTS THE LOWER FUEL TANK SUPPORT CAN OCCUR.
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FUEL TANKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-426.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
