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2000 FREIGHTLINER VCL Recall - Campaign #00V427000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

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.

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Vehicle 2000 FREIGHTLINER VCL
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
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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