Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #04V283000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V283000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 2,000 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/LOW AIR WARNING INDICATOR, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain motor home chassis fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.' in a situation in which multiple alarms are active, a check engine, stop engine, or similar warning indicator is given priority over the low air alarm by the instrument system controller software. if the operator does not acknowledge these higher priority alarms, a low air alarm may not be displayed.

Corrective Action

Dealers will re-program the multi-module data controller software. the recall began on july 6, 2004. owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V283000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

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

Subject: Freightliner/low air warning indicator

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 2,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-425

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain motor home chassis fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.' in a situation in which multiple alarms are active, a check engine, stop engine, or similar warning indicator is given priority over the low air alarm by the instrument system controller software. if the operator does not acknowledge these higher priority alarms, a low air alarm may not be displayed.

Consequence Summary: This means that a vehicle could be driven with the air pressure below 60 psi without the low air warning sounding, which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will re-program the multi-module data controller software. the recall began on july 6, 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

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NHTSA ID: 04V283000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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