Reported May 22, 200083 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONMaker’s number FL-259Built Jan 1, 1998 – May 2, 2000
The defect
Vehicle description: certain tractors fail to comply with fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." the air lines may not be routed properly to the drive axle service brake relay.
The risk
These vehicles are not in compliance with the standard.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect for correct air line routing and reroute if necessary.
Owner notification began february 6, 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).