1996–2000 Freightliner MC, 1996–2000 Freightliner VCL, 1996–2000 Freightliner XC Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS
NHTSA campaign 00V040000 · Equipment · filed Feb 15, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THE TIRE PRESSURE ON THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ARE INCORRECT FOR THE DESIGNATED GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION."
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER INFLATION OF THE TIRES FOR THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING LISTED FOR THE CHASSIS.
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OWNERS WILL BE MAILED AN OVERLAY WITH THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 27, 2000. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A NEW LABELWITHIN 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).
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V040000 (manufacturer number FL-253). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.