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NHTSA recall 04V271000 · announced June 9, 2004 · filed by Freightliner Llc · 300 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

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.

Notes

FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-428.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1999 Freightliner Mb-45
• 2000 Freightliner Mb-45
• 2001 Freightliner Mb-45
• 2002 Freightliner Mb-45
• 1999 Freightliner Mb-55
• 2000 Freightliner Mb-55
• 2001 Freightliner Mb-55
• 2002 Freightliner Mb-55

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