Recalls for 2004 Freightliner Xc Motorhome Chassis

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES

Posted on: 2005-09-19
Description
On certain truck and motor home chassis equipped with i-shafts supplied by zf heavy duty steering, there is a potential for a failure of the fork/shaft connection.  

Consequence
If this occurs, the vehicle could suffer a loss of steering ability, which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and attach a tension collar to the steering shaft to secure the connection to the yoke.  The recall began on november 16, 2005.  Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Freightliner recall no.  Fl-452.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING

Posted on: 2004-06-22
Description
Certain motor home chassis fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  121, 'air brake systems.' in a situation in which multiple alarms are active, a check engine, stop engine, or similar warning indicator is given priority over the low air alarm by the instrument system controller software.  If the operator does not acknowledge these higher priority alarms, a low air alarm may not be displayed.  

Consequence
This means that a vehicle could be driven with the air pressure below 60 psi without the low air warning sounding, which could result in a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will re-program the multi-module data controller software.  The recall began on july 6, 2004.  Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.  

Notes
Freightliner recall no.fl-425.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).