2004 Freightliner Business Class M2 recall: check valve
Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on May 6, 2004. It covers about 1,700 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,700
- reported
- May 6, 2004
- owners notified
- Jun 29, 2004
- related complaints
- 3
Service brakes, air: supply: check valve
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks, incorrect springs were installed in the exhaust port of certain air management unit (amu) solenoid valves and they may not turn off after actuation.
- Risk
- Depending on the function affected, this could result in rear suspension air pressure loss, malfunction of the engine brake, permanent engagement of the rear axle differential lock, or prevent engagement of the fifth wheel slide lock. If the warning indicators in the dash are not heeded, a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the affected valves. The recall began june 29, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 04V220000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 04V220000
Is there a recall on the 2004 Freightliner Business Class M2 check valve?
Yes. Recall 04V220000, reported on May 6, 2004, covers about 1,700 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V220000?
Dealers will replace the affected valves. The recall began june 29, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
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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