1999 FREIGHTLINER VCL RECALL - #00V040000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THE TIRE PRESSURE ON THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ARE INCORRECT FOR THE DESIGNATED GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 FREIGHTLINER VCL |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1996 - 1/1/2000 |
| Recalled on |
2/28/2000 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/27/2000 |
| # Affected |
15,000 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THE TIRE PRESSURE ON THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ARE INCORRECT FOR THE DESIGNATED GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER INFLATION OF THE TIRES FOR THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING LISTED FOR THE CHASSIS. |
| Corrective action |
OWNERS WILL BE MAILED AN OVERLAY WITH THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 27, 2000. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A NEW LABELWITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 FREIGHTLINER VCL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM
1999 FREIGHTLINER VCL Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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