Low pressure warning: switchRecall 00V-151 · 1998 Freightliner FLN
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 00V-151 covers 7 1998 Freightliner FLN for a low pressure warning: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V151000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS BUILT WITH AIR BRAKES THAT DID NOT HAVE AIR GAUGES INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
The risk
THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DUAL NEEDLE AIR PRESSURE GAUGE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 24, 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 November 24, 1998 to December 18, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.