Freightliner Mc 1999

Model Mc made in 1999 by Freightliner got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, air.

Model 1999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
00V040000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 05/01/1996 to 01/01/2000V (Vehicle)1500011/27/2000MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC02/15/200002/28/2000567
Defect SummaryVehicle description: motor home chassis. the tire pressure on the certification labels are incorrect for the designated gross axle weight rating. this does not comply with requirements of part 567, certification.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in improper inflation of the tires for the gross axle weight rating listed for the chassis.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be mailed an overlay with the correct tire pressure.
NotesOwner notification began november 27, 2000. owners who do not receive a new labelwithin a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
99V055002FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/1999 to 01/31/1999V (Vehicle)28505/07/1999MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC03/29/199903/29/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor air brake automatic slack adjusters. some of the automatic slack adjusters had insufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw.
Consequence SummaryWithout sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.
Corrective SummaryDealers will check the torque on the automatic slack adjuster guide pawl. if there is no torque, the brakes will be adjusted and the guide pawl will be tightened to 15-20 ft. lbs.
NotesOwner notification is expected to begin during may 1999. 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 1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
00V279001FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 03/01/1999 to 01/13/2000V (Vehicle)1300802/06/2001MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC09/22/200001/25/2001571105
Defect SummaryVehicle description: shuttle buses, recreational vehicles, utility vans, and heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (abs), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems. an internal diagnostic system in the abs may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.
Consequence SummaryThe abs fault light will not activate and the abs will not function at this wheel position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove and replace the abs ecu or the ecu will be reprogrammed. owner notification began february 6, 2001. 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 1-800-547-0712.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).