Preliminary Evaluation · Closed
BRAKE HOSE/TUBE ABRADING
Action number
PE09004
Opened
Jan 21, 2009
Closed
Apr 16, 2009
Outcome
Recall 09V266000
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 09V266000.
Read the recall: what is defective and the free fix →What NHTSA is examining
This investigation was opened after odi received a complaint from a fleet indicating that the brake hoses were rubbing against the transmission dipstick tube.on april 2, 2009, daimler trucks north america llc filed a safety recall to inspected and reroute the affected brake hoses and anydamaged hoses will be replaced. The recall number assigned is 09v-114.this recall action resolves the issues raised by this investigation. Accordingly, this investigation is closed.
Vehicles under investigation
2008 Thomas Built Buses EF2005 Thomas Built Buses FS-652006 Thomas Built Buses FS-652007 Thomas Built Buses FS-652008 Thomas Built Buses FS-65
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.