2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS RECALL - #02V280000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN CREW CAB TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES FROM THE CHASSIS MOUNTED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR VALVE CAN BE DAMAGED BY INTERFERENCE WITH THE CAB MOUNTED AUXILIARY HEATER DUCT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/2001 - 9/15/2002 |
| Recalled on |
10/23/2002 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/26/2002 |
| # Affected |
53 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN CREW CAB TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES FROM THE CHASSIS MOUNTED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR VALVE CAN BE DAMAGED BY INTERFERENCE WITH THE CAB MOUNTED AUXILIARY HEATER DUCT. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LINES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 26, 2002. 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 |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-400. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL, LINKAGE AND CABLE
2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING
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