NHTSA Recall 03V500000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V500000; Date: Dec. 4, 2003
This could lead to reduced brake control, loss of service brake control, or the emergency brakes automatically applying, possibly resulting in a crash without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Freightliner Argosy; 2003 Freightliner Century; 2003 Freightliner Columbia
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 400
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with air brakes, the plastic push-to-connect air line fitting cartridge could be improperly welded into the nylon junction block housing allowing an air line to become disconnected.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new cab air manifold. Owner notification is expected to begin on January 21, 2004. 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 800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-418. Customers can 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 26, 2004
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