1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall - Campaign #99V172000

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1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD RECALL - #99V172000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TUFTRAC SUSPENSIONS. THE REAR SUSPENSION AXLE CLAMPS CAN FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE TO SHIFT.

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Vehicle 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Manufactured between 3/17/1999 - 6/17/1999 Recalled on 7/14/1999 Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Owners Notified on 7/17/1999 # Affected 204 Recalled for SUSPENSION:REAR Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TUFTRAC SUSPENSIONS. THE REAR SUSPENSION AXLE CLAMPS CAN FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE TO SHIFT. Consequences THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW UPPER AND LOWER AXLE CLAMPS. Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 17, 1999.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 1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). See also 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, MODULE 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB