| Vehicle |
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/2002 - 7/3/2007 |
| Recalled on |
7/16/2007 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
1/11/2008 |
| # Affected |
75,000 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE |
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| Description |
CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2002 AND JULY 3, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVES. THE PARKER SCV BRASS 90 DEGREE SINGLE CHECK VALVES (SCV) WHICH ATTACH TO THE SUPPLY PORT OF A BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE CAN BREAK APART. PIECES OF THE PARKER SCV CAN BECOME LODGED INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING EITHER LEAKAGE OUT OF THE SR-7 VALVE OR PREVENTING AIR FROM PROPERLY EXHAUSTING FROM THE SR-7 VALVE. ALSO, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE VALVES CAN BECOME DEFORMED AND NOT SEAT PROPERLY. |
| Consequences |
THESE CONDITIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WITHOUT WARNING OR POSSIBLY LEAD TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY OR BRAKE DRAG WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH. |
| Corrective action |
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2008 TO FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS OWNERS; TO THOMAS BUILT BUS OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-504.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 |
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for EQUIPMENT
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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