NHTSA Recall 00V151000: Switch (service brakes)
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7 vehicles. It affects 1998 Freightliner Fln.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V151000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-258 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › LOW PRESSURE WARNING › SWITCH |
| Report received | May 22, 2000 |
| Owner notification | August 24, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy trucks built with air brakes that did not have air gauges installed. This does not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."
Safety risk
These vehicles are not in compliance with the standard.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new dual needle air pressure gauge.
Notes
Owner notification began august 24, 2000. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V151000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Fln | 1998 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.