1999 Freightliner MC Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

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Service brakes, air: antilockReported September 22, 2000 · 13,008 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: shuttle buses, recreational vehicles, utility vans, and heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (ABS), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." an internal diagnostic system in the ABS may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. Such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.
Risk: The ABS fault light will not activate and the ABS will not function at this wheel position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the ABS ecu or the ecu will be reprogrammed. Owner notification began february 6, 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.

Recall number 00V279001 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported February 15, 2000 · 15,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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: 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.

Recall number 00V040000 · Recall details

Service brakes, airReported March 29, 1999 · 285 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor air brake automatic slack adjusters. Some of the automatic slack adjusters had insufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw.
Risk: Without sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.
Remedy: Dealers will check the torque on the automatic slack adjuster guide pawl. If there is no torque, the brakes will be adjusted and the guide pawl will be tightened to 15-20 ft. Lbs.

Recall number 99V055002 · Recall details

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Is the 1999 Freightliner MC reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1999 Freightliner MC.

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How many recalls does the 1999 Freightliner MC have?

3 recalls, covering service brakes, air and equipment.

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