FREIGHTLINER VCL 2000: TIRES:VALVE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V427000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | VCL | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-04-03 | 2000-12-29 | 2001-01-02 |
Production Dates: 1999-04-30 - 2000-03-10
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-277
Component: TIRES:VALVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3446
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RV CHASSIS. THE VALVE STEM ON THE REAR INNER TIRE COULD RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL AND DEVELOP A LEAK.
A LOSS OF AIR ON THE INNER TIRE COULD OVERLOAD THE OUTER TIRE IF UNDETECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A VALVE STEM EXTENSION STABILIZER.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 3, 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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
