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NHTSA recall 00V040000 · announced February 15, 2000 · filed by Freightliner Corporation · 15,000 units affected
The problem
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."
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER INFLATION OF THE TIRES FOR THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING LISTED FOR THE CHASSIS.
What to do
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).
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1996 Freightliner Mc
- 1997 Freightliner Mc
- 1998 Freightliner Mc
- 1999 Freightliner Mc
- 2000 Freightliner Mc
- 1996 Freightliner Vcl
- 1997 Freightliner Vcl
- 1998 Freightliner Vcl
- 1999 Freightliner Vcl
- 2000 Freightliner Vcl
- 1996 Freightliner Xc
- 1997 Freightliner Xc
- 1998 Freightliner Xc
- 1999 Freightliner Xc
- 2000 Freightliner Xc
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.