2001 FREIGHTLINER MT Recalls (3)

Campaign:
95V118000 on 06/12/1995
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
07/31/1994 - 09/30/1994
Affected:
59
Defect:
The certification label on these vehicles has incorrect tire pressure data. a tire pressure rating of 110 psi was listed for both front and rear tires. the proper tire pressure values are 90 psi front and 80 psi rear.
Consequence:
Consequence of non-compliance: incorrect inflation of tires causes excessive uneven tire wear that can result in tire failure and an accident.
Correction:
Correct certification labels will be mailed to owners with instructions for installing the label on their vehicles. if owners prefer, their dealer can install the label for them.
Notes:
System: equipment; certification label; part 567.vehicle description: motorhomes.note: if you do not receive a corrected certification label within a reasonable time, please contact winnebago at 1-515-582-6939. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
96V259000 on 12/29/1996
Component:
Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Manufactured:
08/06/1995 - 11/03/1996
Affected:
57
Defect:
Vehicle description: motor homes built on a chevrolet chassis. the frame rail extension will not support a full liquid propane (lp) gas tank. vibration of the tank can cause the mounting hardware to become loose and eventualy could cause the tank to fall off.
Consequence:
If the lp tank fell off, bodily injury and/or property damage could occur.
Correction:
Dealers will install a rail support for the lp tank.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin january 10, 1997. note: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 winnebago at 1-515-582-6939.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
97V012000 on 02/05/1997
Component:
Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack
Manufactured:
07/10/1988 - 09/11/1996
Affected:
10,590
Defect:
The spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.
Consequence:
The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
Correction:
Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin february 14, 1997. note: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 winnebago at 1-515-582-6939.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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