Freightliner Vcl 2000
Model Vcl made in 2000 by Freightliner got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic and tires.
Model 2000
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). | |||||||||||||||
TIRES - VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
00V427000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 04/30/1999 to 03/10/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 3446 | 04/03/2001 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/29/2000 | 01/02/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: rv chassis. the valve stem on the rear inner tire could rub against the wheel and develop a leak. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A loss of air on the inner tire could overload the outer tire if undetected, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a valve stem extension stabilizer. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began april 3, 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 | ||||||||||||||||
01V115000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 09/01/1999 to 09/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 6003 | 05/14/2001 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 04/13/2001 | 04/23/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | A loss of throttle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |