Freightliner Vcl 1997
Model Vcl made in 1997 by Freightliner got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1997
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
00V040000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 05/01/1996 to 01/01/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 15000 | 11/27/2000 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 02/15/2000 | 02/28/2000 | 567 | ||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | This could result in improper inflation of the tires for the gross axle weight rating listed for the chassis. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Owners will be mailed an overlay with the correct tire pressure. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner 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, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | ||||||||||||||||
00V247000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1997 to 06/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 524 | 01/30/2001 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/29/2000 | 08/31/2000 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. interference can occur between the steer axle slack adjusters and the axle knuckle post during a full wheel cut with the brakes applied. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This can result in diminished braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the slack adjusters with one that will provide clearance. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began january 30, 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |