1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall - Campaign #97V196001

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1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD RECALL - #97V196001

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : HUB

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.

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Vehicle 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Manufactured between 2/1/1996 - 11/30/1996 Recalled on 11/20/1997 Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Owners Notified on 12/10/1997 # Affected 4,048 Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS. Consequences CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION. Corrective action DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB. Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE COMPLETED BY DECEMBER 10, 1997.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 1-503-735-8682.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. See also 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 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