2000 FREIGHTLINER XC 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 XC |
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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 XC Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2000 FREIGHTLINER XC Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM
2000 FREIGHTLINER XC Recall for WHEELS, HUB
2000 FREIGHTLINER XC Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2000 FREIGHTLINER XC Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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