1999-2000 Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class and others recall: air suspension system
Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on March 17, 2000. It covers about 13,545 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 13,545
- reported
- Mar 17, 2000
- owners notified
- Aug 7, 2000
- related complaints
- 8
Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with dual leaf spring type air ride suspensions and vehicles built with single leaf spring type air ride suspensions. Rear suspension springs can fracture through the center bolt hole after vehicle assembly.
- Risk
- If undetected, the rear end of the spring could separate from the vehicle causing a hazardous road debris situation.
- Remedy
- For vehicles equipped with single leaf springs, dealers will remove and replace all springs. For vehicles equipped with dual leaf springs, dealers will inspect for cracked springs and replace if cracked.
Recall number 00V081000
Affected vehicles
- Freightliner Argosy 1999-2000 19992000
- Freightliner Business Class 1999-2000 19992000
- Freightliner Century 1999-2000 19992000
- Freightliner FLD 1999-2000 19992000
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about suspension problems.
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Questions about recall 00V081000
Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class and others air suspension system?
Yes. Recall 00V081000, reported on March 17, 2000, covers about 13,545 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V081000?
For vehicles equipped with single leaf springs, dealers will remove and replace all springs. For vehicles equipped with dual leaf springs, dealers will inspect for cracked springs and replace if cracked.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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