Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V162000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V162000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 1,400 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/AIR BRAKES, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trucks with air brakes, the air management unit introduced with m2 trucks includes a pressure switch assembly (psa) module for the low air pressure indicator and stop lamp control functions. the psa module cover allows water ingression that could cause the stop lamp switch to short "on." the stop lamp short can be intermittent or with the key off.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the pressure wswitch a module and electrical connectors and replace if necessary. owner notification began on august 15, 2003. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V162000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2003-05-01T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/air brakes

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 1,400

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-409

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain trucks with air brakes, the air management unit introduced with m2 trucks includes a pressure switch assembly (psa) module for the low air pressure indicator and stop lamp control functions. the psa module cover allows water ingression that could cause the stop lamp switch to short "on." the stop lamp short can be intermittent or with the key off.

Consequence Summary: This could cause the stop lights to illuminate continually and not allow other drivers to see when the brakes are being applied which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the pressure wswitch a module and electrical connectors and replace if necessary. owner notification began on august 15, 2003. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-yfc4-m87j-vpri

NHTSA ID: 03V162000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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