NHTSA Recall 00V247000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V247000; Date: Aug. 29, 2000
This can result in diminished braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Freightliner VCL; 1998 Freightliner VCL; 1999 Freightliner VCL; 2000 Freightliner VCL; 1997 Freightliner XC; 1998 Freightliner XC; 1999 Freightliner XC; 2000 Freightliner XC; 1997 Freightliner XCA; 1998 Freightliner XCA; 1999 Freightliner XCA; 2000 Freightliner XCA
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 524
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the slack adjusters with one that will provide clearance.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 30, 2001
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