Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V500000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V500000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 400 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/AIR LINE CARTRIDGE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trucks equipped with air brakes, the plastic push-to-connect air line fitting cartridge could be improperly welded into the nylon junction block housing allowing an air line to become disconnected.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new cab air manifold. owner notification is expected to begin on january 21, 2004. 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 800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V500000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2003-12-04T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/air line cartridge

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 400

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-418

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain trucks equipped with air brakes, the plastic push-to-connect air line fitting cartridge could be improperly welded into the nylon junction block housing allowing an air line to become disconnected.

Consequence Summary: This could lead to reduced brake control, loss of service brake control, or the emergency brakes automatically applying, possibly resulting in a crash without prior warning.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new cab air manifold. owner notification is expected to begin on january 21, 2004. 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 800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 03V500000

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