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.