7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Posted on: 2001-04-23
Description
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
A loss of throttle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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).
DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Posted on: 2000-09-21
Description
Vehicle description: chassis built with caterpillar engines and equipped with felsted electronic accelerator pedals. The return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated music wire return springs.
Consequence
This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed.
Notes
Owner notification began january 23, 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).
DEFECT #3 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2001-02-28
Description
Vehicle description: trucks, school bus and motor home chassis, and transit buses equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Consequence
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began may 22, 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 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Posted on: 2000-08-31
Description
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
This can result in diminished braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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).
DEFECT #5 - WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB
Posted on: 2000-08-31
Description
Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. The components that retain the rear axle wheel covers may have been damaged during installation.
Consequence
This can result in a separation of the wheel cover, increasing the risk of property damage to following vehicles.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the wheel covers with a different design that has an improved means of retention.
Notes
Owner notification began december 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 #6 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Posted on: 1999-08-18
Description
Vehicle description: motorhome chassis equipped with a side mount radiator and hydraulic system. The filter gasket for the power steering hydraulic fluid can blow out due to pressure spikes in the system.
Consequence
This can result in a loss of power steering fluid and an eventual loss of power assist to the steering if the leak is undetected.
Corrective Action
Dealers will reconfigure the power steering hydraulic system to eliminate the pressure spikes.
Notes
Owner notification began february 3, 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 #7 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2000-02-28
Description
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
This could result in improper inflation of the tires for the gross axle weight rating listed for the chassis.
Corrective Action
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).