FREIGHTLINER MT 2002: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V012000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | MT | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-01-31 | 1997-02-03 | 1997-02-06 |
Production Dates: 1988-07-11 - 1996-09-12
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10590
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER HOIST COMPONENTS CAN BECOME LOOSE WHILE TRAVELING AND ALLOW THE SPARE TIRE TO MOVE FROM ITS STORED POSITION TO THE ROAD SURFACE.
THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN FEBRUARY 14, 1997. NOTE: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 WINNEBAGO AT 1-515-582-6939.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
