Defect Description For Recall
Certain Motor Home Chassis Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, ‘Air Brake Systems.’ In A Situation In Which Multiple Alarms Are Active, A Check Engine, Stop Engine, Or Similar Warning Indicator Is Given Priority Over The Low Air Alarm By The Instrument System Controller Software. If The Operator Does Not Acknowledge These Higher Priority Alarms, A Low Air Alarm May Not Be Displayed.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
04V283000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Low Pressure Warning
Effect Of Defect
This Means That A Vehicle Could Be Driven With The Air Pressure Below 60 Psi Without The Low Air Warning Sounding, Which Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Re-Program The Multi-Module Data Controller Software. The Recall Began On July 6, 2004. Owners Should Contact Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20030101
End Of Manufacture
20040401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2000
Date Owners Notified
20040706
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20040609
Make Campaign Number
FL-425
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121