NHTSA Campaign Id 00V152001; Date: May. 22, 2000
These vehicles are not in compliance with the standard.
1995 Freightliner FLN; 1996 Freightliner FLN; 1997 Freightliner FLN; 1998 Freightliner FLN; 1999 Freightliner FLN; 2000 Freightliner FLN
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 83
Vehicle description: certain tractors fail to comply with fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems. " the air lines may not be routed properly to the drive axle service brake relay.
Dealers will inspect for correct air line routing and reroute if necessary.
Owner notification began February 6, 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 6, 2001
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