1998 FREIGHTLINER XC RECALL - #00V247000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : DRUM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. INTERFERENCE CAN OCCUR BETWEEN THE STEER AXLE SLACK ADJUSTERS AND THE AXLE KNUCKLE POST DURING A FULL WHEEL CUT WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 FREIGHTLINER XC |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1997 - 6/30/2000 |
| Recalled on |
8/31/2000 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/30/2001 |
| # Affected |
524 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. INTERFERENCE CAN OCCUR BETWEEN THE STEER AXLE SLACK ADJUSTERS AND THE AXLE KNUCKLE POST DURING A FULL WHEEL CUT WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED. |
| Consequences |
THIS CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED BRAKING EFFORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SLACK ADJUSTERS WITH ONE THAT WILL PROVIDE CLEARANCE. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 30, 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 |
1998 FREIGHTLINER XC Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY, BANJO HOUSING
1998 FREIGHTLINER XC Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1998 FREIGHTLINER XC Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
1998 FREIGHTLINER XC Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER
1998 FREIGHTLINER XC Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1998 FREIGHTLINER XC Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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