2000 Freightliner Vcl
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2000 Freightliner Vcl. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 2000 Freightliner Vcl. Newest first.
Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. a loss of throttle control (engine will return to idle) could occur when the exhaust brake has been activated, the brakes are applied, and the vehicle IS coming to a stop.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A loss of throttle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the engine control module. owner notification began may 14, 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.
Vehicle description: rv chassis. the valve stem on the rear inner tire could rub against the wheel and develop a leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A loss of air on the inner tire could overload the outer tire if undetected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a valve stem extension stabilizer.
Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. interference can occur between the steer axle slack adjusters and the axle knuckle post during a full wheel cut with the brakes applied.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in diminished braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the slack adjusters with one that will provide clearance.
Vehicle description: motor home chassis. the tire pressure on the certification labels are incorrect for the designated gross axle weight rating. this does not comply with requirements of part 567, "certification."
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in improper inflation of the tires for the gross axle weight rating listed for the chassis.
Remedy
Owners will be mailed an overlay with the correct tire pressure.
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