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2001 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall - Campaign #01V189001

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2001 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.

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Vehicle 2001 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
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
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 2001 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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