Freightliner Vcl 1999

Model Vcl made in 1999 by Freightliner got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control.

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, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
00V247000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/1997 to 06/30/2000V (Vehicle)52401/30/2001MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC08/29/200008/31/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis can result in diminished braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the slack adjusters with one that will provide clearance.
NotesOwner 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).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
01V115000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 09/01/1999 to 09/30/2000V (Vehicle)600305/14/2001MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC04/13/200104/23/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. a loss of throttle control (engine will return to idle) could occur when the exhaust brake has been activated, the brakes are applied, and the vehicle is coming to a stop.
Consequence SummaryA loss of throttle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will reprogram the engine control module. owner notification began may 14, 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).