Recall
Freightliner Mb-55 — 04V284000
NHTSA ID
04V284000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Mb-55
Years Affected
2002
Recall Date
2004-06-09
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Units Affected
200
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-426
Summary
ON CERTAIN SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS, DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE 90 GALLON FUEL TANK, A LEAK IN A WELD WHERE THE TANK CONTACTS THE LOWER FUEL TANK SUPPORT CAN OCCUR.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FUEL TANKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.