Vehicle recall 02V280000 · October 17, 2002
2001-2002 Freightliner Business Class
On certain crew cab trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, the hydraulic brake lines from the chassis mounted anti-lock brake system (ABS) modulator valve can be damaged by…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain crew cab trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, the hydraulic brake lines from the chassis mounted anti-lock brake system (ABS) modulator valve can be damaged by interference with the cab mounted auxiliary heater duct.
- Consequence
- This could result in extended braking distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake lines. Owner notification began on December 26, 2002. 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
- Freightliner recall no. FL-400. 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
- 02V280000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 17, 2002
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-400
- Owner notification
- December 26, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 53
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Business Class (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
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