Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V500000 Reported December 4, 2003

Freightliner/air line cartridge

Q: What is recall 03V500000?

NHTSA recall 03V500000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on December 4, 2003. It addresses: Freightliner/air line cartridge. The recall affects approximately 400 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Freightliner Llc · N/A · 400 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V500000

Manufacturer Campaign

FL-418

Manufacturer

Freightliner Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

400

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 4, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain trucks equipped with air brakes, the plastic push-to-connect air line fitting cartridge could be improperly welded into the nylon junction block housing allowing an air line to become disconnected.

Safety Consequence

This could lead to reduced brake control, loss of service brake control, or the emergency brakes automatically applying, possibly resulting in a crash without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new cab air manifold. owner notification is expected to begin on january 21, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference recall ID 03V500000 or campaign FL-418.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V500000

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

What is recall 03V500000?

NHTSA recall 03V500000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on December 4, 2003. It addresses: Freightliner/air line cartridge. The recall affects approximately 400 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 03V500000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-418. 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.