2000 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY RECALL - #01V189001
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : CONTROLS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
9/19/2000 - 2/10/2001 |
| Recalled on |
6/14/2001 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/17/2001 |
| # Affected |
4,400 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED. |
| Consequences |
WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 17, 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. |
| Notes |
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 SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
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 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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