NHTSA Recall 00V294000
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2000-10-04. An estimated 290 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A SUPPORT CLAMP WAS OMITTED FROM THE FRONT AXLE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE FROM THE CHASSIS TO THE BRAKE.
Risk
THE BRAKE LINE COULD COME LOOSE RESULTING IN THE RISK OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCES FOR THE VEHICLE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SUPPORT CLAMP ON THE FRONT AXLE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES.
Manufacturer campaign number: FL-273
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 1, 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).