NHTSA Campaign 04V284000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC · Reported Jun 9, 2004 · 200 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS, DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE 90 GALLON FUEL TANK, A LEAK IN A WELD WHERE THE TANK CONTACTS THE LOWER FUEL TANK SUPPORT CAN OCCUR.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FUEL TANKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER MB-55 2000 200
FREIGHTLINER MB-55 2001 200
FREIGHTLINER MB-55 2002 200
FREIGHTLINER MB-55 2003 200

Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V284000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.