1999 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY RECALL - #00V081000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : SPRINGS : AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH DUAL LEAF SPRING TYPE AIR RIDE SUSPENSIONS AND VEHICLES BUILT WITH SINGLE LEAF SPRING TYPE AIR RIDE SUSPENSIONS. REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE THROUGH THE CENTER BOLT HOLE AFTER VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1999 - 2/17/2000 |
| Recalled on |
3/22/2000 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/7/2000 |
| # Affected |
13,545 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH DUAL LEAF SPRING TYPE AIR RIDE SUSPENSIONS AND VEHICLES BUILT WITH SINGLE LEAF SPRING TYPE AIR RIDE SUSPENSIONS. REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE THROUGH THE CENTER BOLT HOLE AFTER VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. |
| Consequences |
IF UNDETECTED, THE REAR END OF THE SPRING COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING A HAZARDOUS ROAD DEBRIS SITUATION. |
| Corrective action |
FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE LEAF SPRINGS, DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL SPRINGS. FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL LEAF SPRINGS, DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CRACKED SPRINGS AND REPLACE IF CRACKED. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 7, 2000.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
1999 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1999 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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