Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : XC | Year : 2000 |
Build Dates : 19990501 - 20000430 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V248000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20001201 | Date Received by ODI: 20000829 | Date Added to Database: 20000831 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-270 | ||
Component: WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3400 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. THE COMPONENTS THAT RETAIN THE REAR AXLE WHEEL COVERS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL COVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL COVERS WITH A DIFFERENT DESIGN THAT HAS AN IMPROVED MEANS OF RETENTION. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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