Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V271000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

FREIGHTLINER LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-06-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V271000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Vehicles affected
300
Reported to NHTSA
2004-06-09
Owners notified
2004-11-19

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS, THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES EXHIBIT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES THAT CAN LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC DETERIORATION OF THE WHEEL END COMPONENTS SUCH AS BEARINGS, RACES, SPINDLES, KNUCKLES, SEALS, HUBS, ROTORS, PATCH BOLTS, CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS, AND ABS SENSORS.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPAIR AND REPLACE ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURE DEVELOPED BY BOSCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-428.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER MB-452002 2001 2000 1999
FREIGHTLINER MB-552002 2001 2000 1999

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.