FREIGHTLINER STERLING 2000: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V189001

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER STERLING 2000
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2001-10-17 2001-06-14 2001-06-14

Production Dates: 2000-09-19 - 2001-02-10

Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-380

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4400

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.

Consequence

WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 17, 2001. 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 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.