FS-65: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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NHTSA Campaign Number:	04V343000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	FREIGHTLINER
Vehicle/Equipment Model:	FS-65
Model Year:	2002
Manufacturer Campaign Number:	FL-421
Manufacturer Component Description:	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall:	FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturered:	19960920 - 20020628
Type of Report:	V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected:	3200
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	20040810
Recall Initiated By:	20040810
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	FREIGHTLINER LLC
Report Received Date:	20040712
Record Creation Date:	20040712
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Defect Summary:	ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND HYDRAULIC BRAKES, A BRAIDED GROUND STRAP FOR THE STARTER MAY RUB ON A STEEL CHASSIS BRAKE LINE POTENTIALLY CAUSING A FLUID LEAK.
Consequence Summary:	A BRAKE FLUID LEAK CAN REDUCE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:	DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. THE BRAIDED GROUND STRAP WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN INSULATED CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2004. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

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