Freightliner Argosy, Business Class, Century, FLD and 3 more (2000-2001): Service brakes, air
Recall 01V189001 · Jun 14, 2001 · Freightliner Corporation
4,400
vehicles affected
4,400
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01V189001
- Date
- Jun 14, 2001
- Maker
- Freightliner Corporation
- Units affected
- 4,400
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air > Controls, pedals and linkages
- Model years
- 2000-2001
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.
What can happen
WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 17, 2001. 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.
Vehicles covered
7 models, 14 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Argosy | 2000-2001 |
| Freightliner | Business Class | 2000-2001 |
| Freightliner | Century | 2000-2001 |
| Freightliner | FLD | 2000-2001 |
| Freightliner | Sterling | 2000-2001 |
| Sterling | Acterra | 2000-2001 |
| Western Star | Western Star | 2000-2001 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 01V189001?
7 models: Freightliner Argosy (2000-2001), Freightliner Business Class (2000-2001), Freightliner Century (2000-2001) and 4 more, about 4,400 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 01V189001?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 17, 2001. 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.
What can happen?
WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.