Freightliner/low air warning indicator
Defect Summary
Certain motor home chassis fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.' in a situation in which multiple alarms are active, a check engine, stop engine, or similar warning indicator is given priority over the low air alarm by the instrument system controller software. if the operator does not acknowledge these higher priority alarms, a low air alarm may not be displayed.
Safety Consequence
This means that a vehicle could be driven with the air pressure below 60 psi without the low air warning sounding, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will re-program the multi-module data controller software. the recall began on july 6, 2004. owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Freightliner Llc or involving Service Brakes, Air.
FAQ: Recall 04V283000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 04V283000?
NHTSA recall 04V283000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on June 9, 2004. It addresses: Freightliner/low air warning indicator. The recall affects approximately 2,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V283000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-425. 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.