NHTSA Recall 04V283000: Switch (service brakes)
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,000 vehicles. It affects 2003–2004 Freightliner Xc Motorhome Chassis.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V283000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-425 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › LOW PRESSURE WARNING › SWITCH |
| Report received | June 9, 2004 |
| Owner notification | July 6, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain motor home chassis fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.' in a situation in which multiple alarms are active, a check engine, stop engine, or similar warning indicator is given priority over the low air alarm by the instrument system controller software. If the operator does not acknowledge these higher priority alarms, a low air alarm may not be displayed.
Safety risk
This means that a vehicle could be driven with the air pressure below 60 PSI without the low air warning sounding, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will re-program the multi-module data controller software. The recall began on july 6, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner recall no.fl-425.customers can 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 04V283000
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.