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2000 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall - Campaign #00V081000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2000 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY RECALL - #00V081000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : SPRINGS : AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH DUAL LEAF SPRING TYPE AIR RIDE SUSPENSIONS AND VEHICLES BUILT WITH SINGLE LEAF SPRING TYPE AIR RIDE SUSPENSIONS. REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE THROUGH THE CENTER BOLT HOLE AFTER VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.

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Vehicle 2000 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 12/1/1999 - 2/17/2000
Recalled on 3/22/2000
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 8/7/2000
# Affected 13,545
Recalled for SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH DUAL LEAF SPRING TYPE AIR RIDE SUSPENSIONS AND VEHICLES BUILT WITH SINGLE LEAF SPRING TYPE AIR RIDE SUSPENSIONS. REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE THROUGH THE CENTER BOLT HOLE AFTER VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.
Consequences IF UNDETECTED, THE REAR END OF THE SPRING COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING A HAZARDOUS ROAD DEBRIS SITUATION.
Corrective action FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE LEAF SPRINGS, DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL SPRINGS. FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL LEAF SPRINGS, DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CRACKED SPRINGS AND REPLACE IF CRACKED.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 7, 2000.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).
See also 2000 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

2000 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK

2000 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS

2000 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

2000 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB

2000 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
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