2000 FREIGHTLINER VCL RECALL - #00V427000
RECALL FOR TIRES : VALVE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RV CHASSIS. THE VALVE STEM ON THE REAR INNER TIRE COULD RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL AND DEVELOP A LEAK.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 FREIGHTLINER VCL |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
4/30/1999 - 3/10/2000 |
| Recalled on |
1/2/2001 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/3/2001 |
| # Affected |
3,446 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES:VALVE |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RV CHASSIS. THE VALVE STEM ON THE REAR INNER TIRE COULD RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL AND DEVELOP A LEAK. |
| Consequences |
A LOSS OF AIR ON THE INNER TIRE COULD OVERLOAD THE OUTER TIRE IF UNDETECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A VALVE STEM EXTENSION STABILIZER. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 3, 2001. 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 |
2000 FREIGHTLINER VCL Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2000 FREIGHTLINER VCL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM
2000 FREIGHTLINER VCL Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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