Recall 01V189001: 2000–2001 Western Star Western Star and 6 other models

Report received

Jun 14, 2001

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

4,400vehicles

Model years

2000–2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with certain haldex brake system two and four port relay valves. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.

Possible consequence

When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. The driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace these valves. Owner notification began october 17, 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2000 Freightliner Argosy0 complaints
• 2001 Freightliner Argosy0 complaints
• 2000 Freightliner Business Class1 complaints
• 2001 Freightliner Business Class0 complaints
• 2000 Freightliner Century15 complaints
• 2001 Freightliner Century4 complaints
• 2000 Freightliner FLD1 complaints
• 2001 Freightliner FLD1 complaints
• 2000 Freightliner Sterling0 complaints
• 2001 Freightliner Sterling0 complaints
• 2000 Sterling Acterra0 complaints
• 2001 Sterling Acterra0 complaints
• 2000 Western Star Western Star0 complaints
• 2001 Western Star Western Star2 complaints