1991 FREIGHTLINER FLD RECALL - #91V224000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : UNIVERSAL JOINT
THE INTERAXLE DRIVELINE U-JOINTS MAY FAIL AT LOW MILEAGE DUE TO A LACK OF LUBRICATION IN THE U-JOINT DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1991 FREIGHTLINER FLD |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1991 - 8/1/1991 |
| Recalled on |
1/6/1992 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/30/1991 |
| # Affected |
14,660 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT |
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| Description |
THE INTERAXLE DRIVELINE U-JOINTS MAY FAIL AT LOW MILEAGE DUE TO A LACK OF LUBRICATION IN THE U-JOINT DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. |
| Consequences |
THE DRIVELINE COULD SEPARATE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHICHCOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DAMAGE TO TRUCKS, NEARBY VEHICLES, AND INJURY TO ANYONEIN THE AREA WHEN DRIVELINE SEPARATION OCCURS. |
| Corrective action |
REMOVE AND REPLACE THE INTERAXLE U-JOINTS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS. CLASS 8 DUAL DRIVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHROCKWELL INTERAXLE DRIVELINES. |
| See also |
1991 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1991 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, SWITCH
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