Freightliner Mb Shuttle Bus Chassis

Model Mb Shuttle Bus Chassis made by Freightliner got 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment adaptive. There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 2003

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING
03V488000FREIGHTLINER LLC V (Vehicle)13001/27/2004MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC12/04/200312/11/2003
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThe driver can possibly loose control of the vehicle if the tires contact the steering components while the bus is in motion.
Corrective SummaryFreightliner 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.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
SF-409A03/01/200910032557Daimler trucks (freightliner): motor mount bracket bolts. certain trucks may have been built with motor mount bracket bolts that weren't adequately torqued. the motor mount bracket bolts will be inspected and existing bolts will be retor04/12/2010