Recall 03V488000: 2003 Freightliner XC Motorhome Chassis and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 4, 2003

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

130vehicles

Model years

2003

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

On certain school bus, xc rv, and shuttle bus chassis manufactured between february 1 and july 18, 2003, incorrect axle steering stop bolts were installed on aac front axles. It may be possible to turn the front wheels in either direction until the tires contact or damage other steering components.

Possible consequence

The driver can possibly loose control of the vehicle if the tires contact the steering components while the bus is in motion.

Remedy

Freightliner will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. Owner notification is expected to begin during december 2003. 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 503-745-5219.

Affected model years

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

• 2003 Freightliner FS-65 School BUS Chassis1 complaints
• 2003 Freightliner XC Motorhome Chassis0 complaints