Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V163000 Reported May 1, 2003

Freightliner/noncompliances

Freightliner Llc · Equipment · 28 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03V163000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-410
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
28
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 1, 2003

Defect Summary

Certain trucks do not comply with several federal standards: (1) the vehicle certification labels, part 567, "certification;" (2) tire labels, federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 120, "ire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars;" (3) incomplete vehicle document, part 568, "vehicles manufactured in two or more stages;" (4) front side reflex reflectors, fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment;" (5) lighting functionality, part 393; (6) driver and passenger seat mounting bolts are not sufficient to ensure compliance with fmvss no. 207, "seating systems;" and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages;" and (7) seat belt latches on twin passenger seat do not comply with fmvss no. 209, "seating systems."

Corrective Action

Only two of these vehicles had been sold to consumers and both vehicles have been remedied. the remaining vehicles are at dealerships and will be repaired at those locations. no owner notification is necessary for this campaign.

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 03V163000 or campaign FL-410.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03V163000

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

What is recall 03V163000?

NHTSA recall 03V163000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on May 1, 2003. It addresses: Freightliner/noncompliances. The recall affects approximately 28 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 03V163000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-410. 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.