2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 RECALL - #03V162000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS WITH AIR BRAKES, THE AIR MANAGEMENT UNIT INTRODUCED WITH M2 TRUCKS INCLUDES A PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY (PSA) MODULE FOR THE LOW AIR PRESSURE INDICATOR AND STOP LAMP CONTROL FUNCTIONS. THE PSA MODULE COVER ALLOWS WATER INGRESSION THAT COULD CAUSE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH TO SHORT "ON." THE STOP LAMP SHORT CAN BE INTERMITTENT OR WITH THE KEY OFF.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/16/2002 - 12/16/2002 |
| Recalled on |
5/6/2003 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/15/2003 |
| # Affected |
1,400 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS WITH AIR BRAKES, THE AIR MANAGEMENT UNIT INTRODUCED WITH M2 TRUCKS INCLUDES A PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY (PSA) MODULE FOR THE LOW AIR PRESSURE INDICATOR AND STOP LAMP CONTROL FUNCTIONS. THE PSA MODULE COVER ALLOWS WATER INGRESSION THAT COULD CAUSE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH TO SHORT "ON." THE STOP LAMP SHORT CAN BE INTERMITTENT OR WITH THE KEY OFF. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD CAUSE THE STOP LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE CONTINUALLY AND NOT ALLOW OTHER DRIVERS TO SEE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLIED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PRESSURE WSWITCH A MODULE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2003. 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-409.CUSTOMERS CAN 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 M2 Recall for POWER TRAIN, MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING
2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
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