FREIGHTLINER MT55 2007: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V321000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
FREIGHTLINER | MT55 | 2007 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
2007-01-24 | 2006-08-31 | 2006-08-31 |
Production Dates: 2005-06-08 - 2005-11-21
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-479
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3300
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN WALK-IN VANS, THE STOP LAMPS MAY BE INTERMITTENT DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS. THE CRUISE CONTROL MAY NOT IMMEDIATELY DEACTIVATE WHEN THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
THE STOP LAMPS MAY NOT PROPERLY INDICATE THAT THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE CRUISE CONTROL MAY NOT IMMEDIATELY DEACTIVATE WHEN THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. EITHER CONDITION MAY LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH WITH ONE HAVING A LOWER APPLICATION LOAD RATING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-479.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.