NHTSA Campaign 04V271000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC · Reported Jun 9, 2004 · 300 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-45 | 1999 | 300 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-45 | 2000 | 300 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-45 | 2001 | 300 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-45 | 2002 | 300 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-55 | 1999 | 300 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-55 | 2000 | 300 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-55 | 2001 | 300 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-55 | 2002 | 300 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V271000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.