NHTSA recall 01V189001
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 01V189001 |
| Manufacturer's number | FL-380 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Reported | 2001-06-14 |
| Owners notified | 2001-10-17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Units potentially affected | 4400 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The 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).
| 2000 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY | Built 2000-09-19 to 2001-02-10. |
|---|---|
| 2001 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY | Built 2000-09-19 to 2001-02-10. |
| 2000 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS | Built 2000-09-19 to 2001-02-10. |
| 2001 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS | Built 2000-09-19 to 2001-02-10. |
| 2000 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY | Built 2000-09-19 to 2001-02-10. |
| 2001 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY | Built 2000-09-19 to 2001-02-10. |
| 2000 FREIGHTLINER FLD | Built 2000-09-19 to 2001-02-10. |
| 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD | Built 2000-09-19 to 2001-02-10. |
| 2000 FREIGHTLINER STERLING | Built 2000-09-19 to 2001-02-10. |
| 2001 FREIGHTLINER STERLING | Built 2000-09-19 to 2001-02-10. |
| 2000 STERLING ACTERRA | Built 2000-09-19 to 2001-02-10. |
| 2001 STERLING ACTERRA | Built 2000-09-19 to 2001-02-10. |
| 2000 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR | Built 2000-10-09 to 2001-07-13. |
| 2001 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR | Built 2000-10-09 to 2001-07-13. |
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