Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #04V270000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V270000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 1,339 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/CAB TILT CYLINDERS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain fire trucks, one or both of the cab tilt cylinders may lock when the cab is being lowered. this can happen if a velocity fuse trips in either of the cylinders.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install flow restrictors in the cab tilt blinders to reduce the speed at which the cab lowers. the recall began on october 11, 2004. owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V270000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2004-06-09T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/cab tilt cylinders

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 1,339

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-427

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain fire trucks, one or both of the cab tilt cylinders may lock when the cab is being lowered. this can happen if a velocity fuse trips in either of the cylinders.

Consequence Summary: If only one velocity fuse trips and not the other, the resulting unequal loading may cause one or both of the cylinders to bend allowing the cab to lower to the chassis.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install flow restrictors in the cab tilt blinders to reduce the speed at which the cab lowers. the recall began on october 11, 2004. owners 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-d6rd-5rmz-9bib

NHTSA ID: 04V270000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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