Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V002001 Reported January 3, 2000

Freightliner/haldex/fmvss 121

Freightliner Llc · N/A · 33 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V002001
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-248
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
33
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 3, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with haldex manifold dash valves (mdv) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes. these valves do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." a loss of the isolation of the two brake system circuits can result in the loss of service brakes when there is another failure of one of the two brake circuits.

Safety Consequence

The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

A replacement valve will be provided to owners with installation instructions.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference recall ID 00V002001 or campaign FL-248.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V002001

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V002001?

NHTSA recall 00V002001 was issued by Freightliner Llc on January 3, 2000. It addresses: Freightliner/haldex/fmvss 121. The recall affects approximately 33 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V002001 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-248. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.