2002 FREIGHTLINER MB-45 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

04V271000 on 06/14/2004

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper

Manufactured:

12/31/1998 - 06/29/2002

Affected:

300

Defect:

On certain shuttle bus chassis, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and abs sensors.

Consequence:

This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.

Correction:

Dealers will inspect, repair and replace according to the procedure developed by bosch. owner notification began on november 19, 2004. owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes:

Freightliner recall no. fl-428.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

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Campaign:

05V205000 on 05/05/2005

Component:

Fuel system, diesel

Manufactured:

11/30/1997 - 01/30/2003

Affected:

16,000

Defect:

Certain 1998-2003 my freightliner fs-65 school bus chassis and mb-45, mb-55, and xb shuttle bus chassis, and thomas built bus: mvp-er and mvp-ef school bus and non-school bus models equipped with cummins isb diesel engines and equipped with federal-mogal 12 and 24 volt fuel lift pumps. the fuel pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition.

Consequence:

Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.

Correction:

Cummins will notify the customers of freightliner and thomas built and replace the fuel lift pump free of charge. owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels.

Notes:

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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