NHTSA Campaign 06V185000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC · Reported May 26, 2006 · 4 vehicles affected

What's wrong

CERTAIN TRUCK CAB-CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE TRUCKS WERE SHIPPED TO A FINAL STAGE MANUFACTURER IN MEXICO AND SOLD IN PUERTO RICO WITHOUT THE REQUIRED COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION LABELING OR AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM.

Consequence

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy

THESE VEHICLES WILL EITHER BE RETROFIT TO BRING THEM INTO COMPLIANCE, OR EXPORTED OUT OF PUERTO RICO. IF THEY ARE RETROFIT, FREIGHTLINER WILL SEND PERSONNEL AND PARTS TO ADD AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM, INSTALL THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, AND TIRE INFORMATION LABELS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 800-547-0712.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER FL70 2002 4

Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V185000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.