Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V207000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V207000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 248 affected units, BURNER TUBES/WEBASTO, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain my 2000-2003 freightliner, thomas mvp school bus and western stars trucks manufactured between november 19, 2000, and march 30, 2005, and equipped with webasto coolant heaters, model dbw 2010, assembled with webasto burner tubes, p/n 303046/26533a. the stainless steel burner tube is made out of a material that is not to specification and could fail prematurely.

Corrective Action

Thomas built will notify its customers and replace the subject burner tubes with new certified burner tubes at no cost to the owner. the recall began on november 16, 2005. owners may contact thomas built customer support office at 1-336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V207000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2005-04-27T00:00:00

Subject: Burner tubes/webasto

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 248

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-449

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain my 2000-2003 freightliner, thomas mvp school bus and western stars trucks manufactured between november 19, 2000, and march 30, 2005, and equipped with webasto coolant heaters, model dbw 2010, assembled with webasto burner tubes, p/n 303046/26533a. the stainless steel burner tube is made out of a material that is not to specification and could fail prematurely.

Consequence Summary: Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action: Thomas built will notify its customers and replace the subject burner tubes with new certified burner tubes at no cost to the owner. the recall began on november 16, 2005. owners may contact thomas built customer support office at 1-336-889-4871 or 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-2x5f_y9wc_vd85

NHTSA ID: 05V207000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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