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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2009 Freightliner Custom Chassis (fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis in Canada.
On certain vehicles, fasteners used to connect the rear suspension spring to the suspension hanger bracket may not have been torque to specification during vehicle assembly. Under torqued fasteners may loosen and fall out, allowing the rear suspension to become misaligned. This could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will torque fasteners to specs.
A failure of this component (suspension) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain vehicles, the right front crossover brake line may have been installed incorrectly. As such, the brake line may contact nearby components, eventually causing a brake fluid leak which could result in a reduction of braking capability. Increased stopping distances could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake line fastening clamps.
A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain buses, contacts in the pressure switch for the low current brake lamp signal to the chassis Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may become contaminated by the presence of silicone used during assembly. Over time insulating deposits may build up on the contacts and affect the operation of the brake lamp signal to the chassis ECU, thereby preventing brake lamp illumination. Failure to clearly indicate intentions to following motorists could result in a vehicle crash causing injuries or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the pressure switch "A" module in the Air Management Unit (AMU).
A failure of this component (other) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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