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1988 FREIGHTLINER FLA Recall - Campaign #94V075000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1988 FREIGHTLINER FLA RECALL - #94V075000

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : KNUCKLE : SPINDLE : ARM

FATIGUE CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE FRONT AXLE KNUCKLE SUPPPORT ON HIGH MILEAGE VEHICLES THAT CAN CAUSE KNUCKLE FAILURE.

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Vehicle 1988 FREIGHTLINER FLA
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 5/3/1994
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 11/9/1994
# Affected 2,336
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Description FATIGUE CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE FRONT AXLE KNUCKLE SUPPPORT ON HIGH MILEAGE VEHICLES THAT CAN CAUSE KNUCKLE FAILURE.
Consequences KNUCKLE FAILURE CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY SEPARATION AND A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Corrective action REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE KNUCKLE ASSEMBLIES WITH A REDESIGNED KNUCKLE THAT HAS A RADIUS IN THE AREA WHERE CRACKS HAVE BEEN FOUND.
Notes SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; I-BEAM; SOLID; FRONT SPINDLE; KNUCKLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS WITH GKN FRONT AXLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-735-8000. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1988 FREIGHTLINER FLA Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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