| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FLN | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19981124 - 19981218 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V151000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000824 | Date Received by ODI: 20000522 | Date Added to Database: 20000530 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-258 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 7 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS BUILT WITH AIR BRAKES THAT DID NOT HAVE AIR GAUGES INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." |
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Consequence:
THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DUAL NEEDLE AIR PRESSURE GAUGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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