NHTSA Recall 00V081000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V081000; Date: Mar. 17, 2000
If undetected, the rear end of the spring could separate from the vehicle causing a hazardous road debris situation.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Freightliner Argosy; 2000 Freightliner Argosy; 1999 Freightliner Business Class; 2000 Freightliner Business Class; 1999 Freightliner Century; 2000 Freightliner Century; 1999 Freightliner FLD; 2000 Freightliner FLD
Component: Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension System
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 13,545
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with dual leaf spring type air ride suspensions and vehicles built with single leaf spring type air ride suspensions. Rear suspension springs can fracture through the center bolt hole after vehicle assembly.
How to Fix:
For vehicles equipped with single leaf springs, dealers will remove and replace all springs. For vehicles equipped with dual leaf springs, dealers will inspect for cracked springs and replace if cracked.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began August 7, 2000. 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 7, 2000
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