Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : XCS | Year : 2000 |
Build Dates : 19990430 - 20000310 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V427000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20010403 | Date Received by ODI: 20001229 | Date Added to Database: 20010102 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-277 | ||
Component: TIRES:VALVE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3446 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RV CHASSIS. THE VALVE STEM ON THE REAR INNER TIRE COULD RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL AND DEVELOP A LEAK. |
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Consequence:
A LOSS OF AIR ON THE INNER TIRE COULD OVERLOAD THE OUTER TIRE IF UNDETECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A VALVE STEM EXTENSION STABILIZER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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