3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
Posted on: 1999-06-10
Description
Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with air tank drain heaters. The wiring used in the harness for the air tank drain heater is undersized.
Consequence
If there is a short in the heater and the circuit breaker does not trip, the harness will overheat.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the harness with one that has larger gauge wires.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during july 1999.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 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 1998-03-19
Description
Vehicle description: fire apparatus cabs equipped with center mounted rear seats. The upper d-ring seat belt anchorages for the rear seats fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the rear seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace these d-ring anchorages.
Notes
Owner notification began october 14, 1998.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 #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Posted on: 1998-03-19
Description
Vehicle description: fire apparatus vehicles. The front brakes fail to comply with the brake release timing requirements of fmvss no. 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
Increased braking distance can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair these vehicles.
Notes
Owner notification began august 17, 1998. 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).