1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall - Campaign #96V043000

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1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD RECALL - #96V043000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

THE BOLTS USED TO MOUNT THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO THE AXLES MAY HAVE CRACKS FROM IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Manufactured between 1/1/1996 - 1/1/1996 Recalled on 3/12/1996 Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Owners Notified on 4/17/1996 # Affected 220 Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Description THE BOLTS USED TO MOUNT THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO THE AXLES MAY HAVE CRACKS FROM IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT. Consequences THESE CRACKS COULD CAUSE THE BOLTS TO FAIL ALLOWING THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Corrective action DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL BRAKE MOUNTING BOLTS. Notes SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR SYSTEMS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITH A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-735-8078. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. See also 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB