Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V488000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V488000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 130 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/INCORRECT AXLE STEERING STOP BOLTS, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain school bus, xc rv, and shuttle bus chassis manufactured between february 1 and july 18, 2003, incorrect axle steering stop bolts were installed on aac front axles. it may be possible to turn the front wheels in either direction until the tires contact or damage other steering components.

Corrective Action

Freightliner will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during december 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 503-745-5219.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V488000
Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc
Report Received Date: 2003-12-04T00:00:00
Subject: Freightliner/incorrect axle steering stop bolts
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 130

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL419A
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain school bus, xc rv, and shuttle bus chassis manufactured between february 1 and july 18, 2003, incorrect axle steering stop bolts were installed on aac front axles. it may be possible to turn the front wheels in either direction until the tires contact or damage other steering components.
Consequence Summary: The driver can possibly loose control of the vehicle if the tires contact the steering components while the bus is in motion.
Corrective Action: Freightliner will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during december 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 503-745-5219.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-zsmm_cgvn-74c3
NHTSA ID: 03V488000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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