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Freightliner XC Recall 00V014: Service Brakes, Air:Drum:Chamber

NHTSA campaign 00V014, reported January 18, 2000, 323 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 00V014FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RV CHASSIS. IF THE FRONT WHEELS ARE TURNED WHEN THE AIR SUSPENSION IS EXHAUSTED, THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKET COULD BE DAMAGED DUE TO AN INTERFERENCE.
Risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE DRAG.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AXLE STOPS.
Notes
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-250.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 15, 2000.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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Freightliner XC1998