Auto Recalls for Consumers

1996 FREIGHTLINER FLC Recall - Campaign #97V196001

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 FREIGHTLINER FLC 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 FLC
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.
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