NHTSA Recall 00V151000
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 2000-05-22. An estimated 7 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS BUILT WITH AIR BRAKES THAT DID NOT HAVE AIR GAUGES INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Risk
THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DUAL NEEDLE AIR PRESSURE GAUGE.
Manufacturer campaign number: FL-258
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 24, 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).