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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