NHTSA recall 05V453000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 05V453000 |
| Manufacturer's number | FL-462 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Reported | 2005-10-05 |
| Owners notified | 2006-01-26 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Units potentially affected | 600 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS FITTED WITH OPTIONAL IN-CAB BATTERIES, THE DUAL SUCTION/RETURN LINES MAY CONTACT THE CAB POWER HARNESS RESULTING IN CHAFING THROUGH.
What can happen
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE AND SECURE THE FUEL LINES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-462.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.
| 2001 WESTERN STAR 4900 | Built 2001-08-09 to 2005-06-02. |
|---|---|
| 2002 WESTERN STAR 4900 | Built 2001-08-09 to 2005-06-02. |
| 2003 WESTERN STAR 4900 | Built 2001-08-09 to 2005-06-02. |
| 2004 WESTERN STAR 4900 | Built 2001-08-09 to 2005-06-02. |
| 2005 WESTERN STAR 4900 | Built 2001-08-09 to 2005-06-02. |
| 2001 WESTERN STAR 6900 | Built 2001-08-09 to 2005-06-02. |
| 2002 WESTERN STAR 6900 | Built 2001-08-09 to 2005-06-02. |
| 2003 WESTERN STAR 6900 | Built 2001-08-09 to 2005-06-02. |
| 2004 WESTERN STAR 6900 | Built 2001-08-09 to 2005-06-02. |
| 2005 WESTERN STAR 6900 | Built 2001-08-09 to 2005-06-02. |
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