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2002 Freightliner FL-70 recall: labels

Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on May 26, 2006. It covers about 4 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4
reported
May 26, 2006
owners notified
Jun 6, 2006

Equipment: other: labels

What is wrong
Certain truck cab-chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." these trucks were shipped to a final stage manufacturer in mexico and sold in puerto rico without the required compliance certification labeling or an anti-lock braking system.
Risk
This does not meet the standard requirements.
Remedy
These vehicles will either be retrofit to bring them into compliance, or exported out of puerto rico. If they are retrofit, freightliner will send personnel and parts to add an anti-lock braking system, install the required certification, and tire information labels. The recall began on june 6, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 06V185000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 06V185000

Is there a recall on the 2002 Freightliner FL-70 labels?

Yes. Recall 06V185000, reported on May 26, 2006, covers about 4 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V185000?

These vehicles will either be retrofit to bring them into compliance, or exported out of puerto rico. If they are retrofit, freightliner will send personnel and parts to add an anti-lock braking system, install the required certification, and tire information labels. The recall began on june 6, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 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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