FREIGHTLINER MB55 2002: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V284000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER MB55 2002
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FUEL TANKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

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'.