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NHTSA recall 00V247000 · announced August 29, 2000 · filed by Freightliner Corporation · 524 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED BRAKING EFFORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1997 Freightliner Vcl
• 1998 Freightliner Vcl
• 1999 Freightliner Vcl
• 2000 Freightliner Vcl
• 1997 Freightliner Xc
• 1998 Freightliner Xc
• 1999 Freightliner Xc
• 2000 Freightliner Xc
• 1997 Freightliner Xca
• 1998 Freightliner Xca
• 1999 Freightliner Xca
• 2000 Freightliner Xca

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.