Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks With Air Brakes, The Air Management Unit Introduced With M2 Trucks Includes A Pressure Switch Assembly (Psa) Module For The Low Air Pressure Indicator And Stop Lamp Control FunCTIons. The Psa Module Cover Allows Water Ingression That Could Cause The Stop Lamp Switch To Short “On.” The Stop Lamp Short Can Be Intermittent Or With The Key Off.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
BUSINESS CLASS M2
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
03V162000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
This Could Cause The Stop Lights To Illuminate Continually And Not Allow Other Drivers To See When The Brakes Are Being Applied Which Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Pressure Wswitch A Module And Electrical Connectors And Replace If Necessary. Owner Notification Began On August 15, 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 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20020116
End Of Manufacture
20021216
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1400
Date Owners Notified
20030815
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20030501
Make Campaign Number
FL-409