Freightliner 1999–2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled June 9, 2004 · NHTSA recall 04V271000 · Freightliner
Hazard
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPAIR AND REPLACE ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURE DEVELOPED BY BOSCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Units
300 units
Description
ON CERTAIN SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS, THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES EXHIBIT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES THAT CAN LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC DETERIORATION OF THE WHEEL END COMPONENTS SUCH AS BEARINGS, RACES, SPINDLES, KNUCKLES, SEALS, HUBS, ROTORS, PATCH BOLTS, CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS, AND ABS SENSORS.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPAIR AND REPLACE ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURE DEVELOPED BY BOSCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Product
Freightliner MB-45 · Freightliner MB-55
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →