Drum: chamberRecall 00V-014 · 1998 Freightliner XC
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 00V-014 covers 323 1998 Freightliner XC for a drum: chamber problem, reported to NHTSA on January 18, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V014000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RV CHASSIS. IF THE FRONT WHEELS ARE TURNED WHEN THE AIR SUSPENSION IS EXHAUSTED, THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKET COULD BE DAMAGED DUE TO AN INTERFERENCE.
The risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE DRAG.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AXLE STOPS.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-250.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 15, 2000.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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 14, 1998 to December 6, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.