Thursday, July 26, 2007
RECALL
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
FCCC / B2 2003-2008
FCCC / XC 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / ARGOSY 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / BUSINESS CLASS M2 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / CENTURY ST 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / CLASSIC 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / CLASSIC XL 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / COLUMBIA 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / CORONADO 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / FL112 BUSINESS CLASS 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / FL80 BUSINESS CLASS 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / FLD112 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / FLD120 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / FLD120SD 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / MT-45 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / MT-55 2003-2008
STERLING / A-LINE 2003-2008
STERLING / ACTERRA 2003-2008
STERLING / L-LINE 2003-2008
THOMAS BUILT / SAF-T-LINER C2 2003-2008
THOMAS BUILT / SAF-T-LINER HDX 2003-2008
Manufacturer : FREIGHTLINER LLC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V302000 Mfr's Report Date : JUL 03, 2007
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 75000
Summary:
CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2002 AND JULY 3, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVES. THE PARKER SCV BRASS 90 DEGREE SINGLE CHECK VALVES (SCV) WHICH ATTACH TO THE SUPPLY PORT OF A BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE CAN BREAK APART. PIECES OF THE PARKER SCV CAN BECOME LODGED INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING EITHER LEAKAGE OUT OF THE SR-7 VALVE OR PREVENTING AIR FROM PROPERLY EXHAUSTING FROM THE SR-7 VALVE. ALSO, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE VALVES CAN BECOME DEFORMED AND NOT SEAT PROPERLY.
Consequence:
THESE CONDITIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WITHOUT WARNING OR POSSIBLY LEAD TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY OR BRAKE DRAG WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy:
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 24, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-504. CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
FCCC / B2 2003-2008
FCCC / XC 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / ARGOSY 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / BUSINESS CLASS M2 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / CENTURY ST 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / CLASSIC 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / CLASSIC XL 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / COLUMBIA 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / CORONADO 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / FL112 BUSINESS CLASS 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / FL80 BUSINESS CLASS 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / FLD112 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / FLD120 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / FLD120SD 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / MT-45 2003-2008
FREIGHTLINER / MT-55 2003-2008
STERLING / A-LINE 2003-2008
STERLING / ACTERRA 2003-2008
STERLING / L-LINE 2003-2008
THOMAS BUILT / SAF-T-LINER C2 2003-2008
THOMAS BUILT / SAF-T-LINER HDX 2003-2008
Manufacturer : FREIGHTLINER LLC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V302000 Mfr's Report Date : JUL 03, 2007
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 75000
Summary:
CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2002 AND JULY 3, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVES. THE PARKER SCV BRASS 90 DEGREE SINGLE CHECK VALVES (SCV) WHICH ATTACH TO THE SUPPLY PORT OF A BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE CAN BREAK APART. PIECES OF THE PARKER SCV CAN BECOME LODGED INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING EITHER LEAKAGE OUT OF THE SR-7 VALVE OR PREVENTING AIR FROM PROPERLY EXHAUSTING FROM THE SR-7 VALVE. ALSO, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE VALVES CAN BECOME DEFORMED AND NOT SEAT PROPERLY.
Consequence:
THESE CONDITIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WITHOUT WARNING OR POSSIBLY LEAD TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY OR BRAKE DRAG WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy:
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 24, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-504. CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
