1998 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recalls (5)

Campaign:
99V065000 on 03/28/1999
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
10/14/1996 - 12/20/1998
Affected:
142
Defect:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a bendix anti-lock braking system (abs). the rear axle abs modulating valves may be plumbed incorrectly.
Consequence:
This can cause the rear axle service brakes, when in the abs mode, to not modulate as intended.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the rear axle abs modulating valve supply and outlet port for correct plumbing and re-plumb if necessary.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during may 1999. 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 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).
Campaign:
00V232002 on 08/08/2000
Component:
Service brakes, air:antilock
Manufactured:
02/12/1998 - 08/02/2000
Affected:
35,405
Defect:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Consequence:
This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. this could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the abs ecu.
Notes:
Owner notification began august 29, 2000, to school buses and emergency vehicle customers. owners of the remaining population were sent letters on september 9, 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).
Campaign:
00V357000 on 11/02/2000
Component:
Service brakes, air:controls
Manufactured:
04/30/1991 - 11/09/2000
Affected:
105,000
Defect:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the brake pedal push rod that activates the service brakes could fracture.
Consequence:
This could result in a loss of braking control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the brake pedal push rod.
Notes:
Owner notification was mailed in phases.dual steering vehicle owners were notified beginning november 6, 2000.owners of construction, refuse, fire, and rescue/emergency vehicles were notified november 7, 2000; and all others were notified december 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).
Campaign:
02V108001 on 04/14/2002
Component:
Parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable
Manufactured:
05/31/1994 - 01/30/2002
Affected:
548
Defect:
On certain trucks equipped with meritor brand 12" x 4" dcm drum parking brake, the bolts used to attach the parking brake assembly to the flange yoke are too large and can interfere with the proper engagement of the braking system and possibly disengage.
Consequence:
Improper engagement of the parking brake could result in the vehicle rolling away without prior warning possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the attaching bolts with the correct size bolts free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during october 2002. 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:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
03V112000 on 03/25/2003
Component:
Suspension:front:hub
Manufactured:
07/31/1998 - 02/27/2001
Affected:
5,716
Defect:
On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Consequence:
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Correction:
Dealers will replace both front hubs. owner notification is expected to begin on or before september 20, 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-407.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1998 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS TSBs (6)

Bulletin:
985481
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Concerns with the high coolant temperature warning light illuminated. *tt
Bulletin:
SB-33-24
Component:
106220 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal
Summary:
Freightliner truck: steer axle maintenance, aac and meritor 6000lb and 8000lb axles: this bulletin is to provide information on the recommended maintenance procedure to be added to dtna maintenance manuals for all models with these axle rat
Bulletin:
sb2028
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Sb2028 engine coolant changes
Bulletin:
sb2032
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Sb2032 gates powergrip hose clamps, replacement
Bulletin:
sb2056
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Sb2056 transmission oil line removal and installation
Bulletin:
sb2057
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Sb2057 new surge tank design

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