Recall
Freightliner Xcs — 00V427000
NHTSA ID
00V427000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Xcs
Years Affected
2000
Recall Date
2000-12-29
Component
TIRES:VALVE
Units Affected
3,446
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-277
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RV CHASSIS. THE VALVE STEM ON THE REAR INNER TIRE COULD RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL AND DEVELOP A LEAK.
Consequence
A LOSS OF AIR ON THE INNER TIRE COULD OVERLOAD THE OUTER TIRE IF UNDETECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A VALVE STEM EXTENSION STABILIZER.