2007 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY RECALL - #06V205000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL : AIR
CERTAIN HEAVY TRUCKS, SHUTTLE BUSES, AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVES. A DEFECT IN THE MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVE CASTING MAY CAUSE AN INTERMITTENT DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE PARK BRAKE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2007 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/2006 - 5/26/2006 |
| Recalled on |
6/12/2006 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/28/2006 |
| # Affected |
5,243 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR |
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| Description |
CERTAIN HEAVY TRUCKS, SHUTTLE BUSES, AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVES. A DEFECT IN THE MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVE CASTING MAY CAUSE AN INTERMITTENT DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE PARK BRAKE. |
| Consequences |
THE VEHICLE MAY ROLLAWAY WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE VALVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2006 TO FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND FCCC OWNERS. THOMAS BUILT MAILED LETTERS TO OWNERS BEGINNING JULY 27, 2006. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED (REPLACED) BY RECALL 07V302 (FL-504). |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-477.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2007 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2007 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
2007 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2007 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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