Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2001 Freightliner Condor in Canada.
On certain vehicles, the cab mounted bracket attached to the hydraulic cylinder used to raise and lower the cab for maintenance may fail, allowing the cab to either fall unrestrained back onto the chassis, or if past the break over point, fall forward to the ground. Either scenario could cause personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs.
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).
On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the steering gear to the chassis mounting bracket have less than full thread engagement. The bolts may become loose and allow the steering gear to separate from the chassis, which may lead to a loss of steering control, resulting in a possible vehicle crash without prior warning. Correction: Dealers will install longer bolts.
A failure of this component (steering) 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 trucks a capacitor in the power line carrier (PLC) filter can ignite when subject to reverse polarity electrical spikes. The PLC filter is located inside the left side frame rail just forward of the back of the cab/sleeper in close proximity to electrical and brake lines. Correction: Dealers will disconnect and secure the PLC filter ground wire.
A failure of this component (electrical) 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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