NHTSA Recall 00V357000: Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 105,000 vehicles. It affects 1991–2000 Freightliner Business Class.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V357000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-276 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Report received | November 3, 2000 |
| Owner notification | November 6, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The brake pedal push rod that activates the service brakes could fracture.
Safety risk
This could result in a loss of braking control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake pedal push rod.
Notes
Owner notification was mailed in phases.dual steering vehicle owners were notified beginning november 6, 2000.owners of construction, refuse, fire, and rescue/emergency vehicles were notified november 7, 2000; and all others were notified december 15, 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 00V357000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
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.