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NHTSA Critical Active

FREIGHTLINER 2000: TIRES:VALVE

Reported: December 29, 2000 Initiated: December 29, 2000 #00V427000

Product Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RV CHASSIS. THE VALVE STEM ON THE REAR INNER TIRE COULD RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL AND DEVELOP A LEAK.

Reason for Recall

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RV CHASSIS. THE VALVE STEM ON THE REAR INNER TIRE COULD RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL AND DEVELOP A LEAK.

Hazard

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
FREIGHTLINER
Distribution
United States

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RV CHASSIS. THE VALVE STEM ON THE REAR INNER TIRE COULD RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL AND DEVELOP A LEAK.. Recalled by FREIGHTLINER.
Why was this product recalled?
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RV CHASSIS. THE VALVE STEM ON THE REAR INNER TIRE COULD RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL AND DEVELOP A LEAK.
What should consumers do?
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A VALVE STEM EXTENSION STABILIZER.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the NHTSA on December 29, 2000. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 00V427000.