NHTSA recall 04V271000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Freightliner MB-45 and 1 more
Reported Jun 9, 2004300 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-428Built Jan 1, 1999 – Jun 30, 2002
The defect
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.
The risk
This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.
The remedy
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.