2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Posted on: 2001-03-15
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The brake pedal push rod that activates the service brakes could fracture.
Consequence
This could result in a loss of braking control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the brake pedal push rod. Freightliner is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dual steering vehicle owners were notified beginning november 6, 2000. Owners of construction, refuse, fire, and rescue/emergency vehicles were notified november 7, 2000; and all others were notified december 15, 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.
Notes
Owner notification was mailed in phases. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - SEATS
Posted on: 1997-07-17
Description
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver's position. Two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications.
Consequence
If these welds were not to specification, back rest loads could cause the welds to fail. The back rest would disengage from the seat frame allowing loss of support to the driver's torso and possibly causing loss of control of the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Isringhausen is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is being conducted by isringhausen and will begin during may 1997.note: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 athey at 1-919-556-5171, ext. 218 or isringhausen at 616-968-5333, ext. 301. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.