Vehicle recall 01V115000 · April 13, 2001
Coachmen Class A, Freightliner VCL and 2 more models
Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. A loss of throttle control (engine will return to idle) could occur when the exhaust brake has been activated, the brakes are applied, and the vehicle is coming to a stop.
- Consequence
- A loss of throttle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the engine control module. Owner notification began may 14, 2001. 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.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 01V115000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 13, 2001
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-282
- Owner notification
- May 14, 2001
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,003
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Coachmen Class A (1999-2000): 2000, 1999
- Freightliner VCL (1999-2000): 2000, 1999
- Freightliner XC (1999-2000): 2000, 1999
- Freightliner XCS (1999-2000): 2000, 1999
Has your Coachmen been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Coachmen dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.