2003 FREIGHTLINER MB SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS Recall

Campaign:
03V488000 on 12/10/2003
Component:
Steering
Affected:
130
Defect:
On certain school bus, xc rv, and shuttle bus chassis manufactured between february 1 and july 18, 2003, incorrect axle steering stop bolts were installed on aac front axles. it may be possible to turn the front wheels in either direction until the tires contact or damage other steering components.
Consequence:
The driver can possibly loose control of the vehicle if the tires contact the steering components while the bus is in motion.
Correction:
Freightliner will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during december 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 503-745-5219.
Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2003 FREIGHTLINER MB SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS TSB

Bulletin:
SF-409A
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Fccc\freightliner service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. motor mount bracket bolts. certain trucks may have been built with motor mount bracket bolts that weren't adequately torqued. the motor mount bracket bolts

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