Service brakes, airRecall 03V-162 · 2002 Freightliner Business Class M2
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 03V-162 covers 1,400 2002 Freightliner Business Class M2 for a service brakes, air problem, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2003.
Source: NHTSA recall 03V162000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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).
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 January 16, 2002 to December 16, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.