Freightliner MB-45, MB-55 (1999-2002): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 04V271000 · Jun 9, 2004 · Freightliner LLC
300
vehicles affected
300
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04V271000
- Date
- Jun 9, 2004
- Maker
- Freightliner LLC
- Units affected
- 300
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Disc > Caliper
- Model years
- 1999-2002
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | MB-45 | 1999-2002 |
| Freightliner | MB-55 | 1999-2002 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 04V271000?
2 models: Freightliner MB-45 (1999-2002), Freightliner MB-55 (1999-2002), about 300 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 04V271000?
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.
What can happen?
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
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.