Recalls for 2000 Freightliner Columbia

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

Posted on: 2000-08-09
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.

Consequence
This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels.  This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the abs ecu.

Notes
Owner notification began august 29, 2000, to school buses and emergency vehicle customers.  Owners of the remaining population were sent letters on september 9, 2000.  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).

DEFECT #2 - TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2003-06-19
Description
On certain truck tractors equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.

Consequence
If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge.  Owner notification began november 12, 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 jost international at 616-846-7700 or by email to recall@jostinternational.com or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Freightliner recall no.  Fl-411.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

Posted on: 2003-03-26
Description
On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.

Consequence
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace both front hubs.  Owner notification is expected to begin on or before september 20, 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 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Freightliner recall no.  Fl-407.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).