Recall 01V189001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES Defect in 2000-2001 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR
RECALL This recall affects up to 4,400 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V189001 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 4,400 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2000 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR, 2000 FREIGHTLINER FLD, 2000 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY, 2000 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS, 2000 FREIGHTLINER STERLING, 2000 STERLING ACTERRA, 2000 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY, 2001 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR, 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD, 2001 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY, 2001 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY, 2001 FREIGHTLINER STERLING, 2001 STERLING ACTERRA, 2001 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.
Safety Consequence
WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 17, 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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 24V571000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 3,799 | |
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