Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V040000 Reported February 15, 2000

Freightliner/part 567/certification

Freightliner Llc · Equipment · 15,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V040000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-253
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
15,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 15, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motor home chassis. the tire pressure on the certification labels are incorrect for the designated gross axle weight rating. this does not comply with requirements of part 567, "certification."

Safety Consequence

This could result in improper inflation of the tires for the gross axle weight rating listed for the chassis.

Corrective Action

Owners will be mailed an overlay with the correct tire pressure.

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 00V040000 or campaign FL-253.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V040000

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

What is recall 00V040000?

NHTSA recall 00V040000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on February 15, 2000. It addresses: Freightliner/part 567/certification. The recall affects approximately 15,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V040000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-253. 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.