Auto Recalls for Consumers

2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall - Campaign #03V162000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 RECALL - #03V162000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS WITH AIR BRAKES, THE AIR MANAGEMENT UNIT INTRODUCED WITH M2 TRUCKS INCLUDES A PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY (PSA) MODULE FOR THE LOW AIR PRESSURE INDICATOR AND STOP LAMP CONTROL FUNCTIONS. THE PSA MODULE COVER ALLOWS WATER INGRESSION THAT COULD CAUSE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH TO SHORT "ON." THE STOP LAMP SHORT CAN BE INTERMITTENT OR WITH THE KEY OFF.

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Vehicle 2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 1/16/2002 - 12/16/2002
Recalled on 5/6/2003
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 8/15/2003
# Affected 1,400
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Description ON CERTAIN TRUCKS WITH AIR BRAKES, THE AIR MANAGEMENT UNIT INTRODUCED WITH M2 TRUCKS INCLUDES A PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY (PSA) MODULE FOR THE LOW AIR PRESSURE INDICATOR AND STOP LAMP CONTROL FUNCTIONS. THE PSA MODULE COVER ALLOWS WATER INGRESSION THAT COULD CAUSE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH TO SHORT "ON." THE STOP LAMP SHORT CAN BE INTERMITTENT OR WITH THE KEY OFF.
Consequences THIS COULD CAUSE THE STOP LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE CONTINUALLY AND NOT ALLOW OTHER DRIVERS TO SEE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLIED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PRESSURE WSWITCH A MODULE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-409.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for POWER TRAIN, MANUAL TRANSMISSION

2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING

2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN

2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
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