FREIGHTLINER XC 2000: WHEELS:HUB
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V248000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | XC | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-12-01 | 2000-08-29 | 2000-08-31 |
Production Dates: 1999-05-01 - 2000-04-30
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-270
Component: WHEELS:HUB
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3400
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. THE COMPONENTS THAT RETAIN THE REAR AXLE WHEEL COVERS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION.
THIS CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL COVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL COVERS WITH A DIFFERENT DESIGN THAT HAS AN IMPROVED MEANS OF RETENTION.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 2000.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'.
