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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 03V162📅 May 6, 2003

2002 Freightliner Business Class M2 recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain trucks with air brakes, the air management unit introduced with M2 trucks includes a pressure switch assembly (psa) module for the low air pressure indicator and stop lamp control functions. The psa module cover allows water ingression that could cause the stop lamp switch to short "on." the stop lamp short CAN be intermittent or with the key off.

💥 The risk

This could cause the stop lights to illuminate continually and not allow other drivers to see when the brakes are being applied which could result in a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect the pressure wswitch a module and electrical connectors and replace if necessary. Owner notification began on august 15, 2003. 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
03V162000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-409
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,400
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 15, 2003
Built
Jan 16, 2002 – Dec 16, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Freightliner recall no. FL-409.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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 03V162 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 03V162?

2002 Freightliner Business Class M2. 1,400 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Freightliner dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.