THE BOLTS USED TO MOUNT THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO THE AXLES MAY HAVE CRACKS FROM IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT
— Recall Campaign #96V043000
THE BOLTS USED TO MOUNT THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO THE AXLES MAY HAVE CRACKS FROM IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 220 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
96V043000
| Manufacturer: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 04, 1996 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 96V043000 |
| Units affected: | 220 |
- Description:
- THE BOLTS USED TO MOUNT THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO THE AXLES MAY HAVE CRACKS FROM IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
- Consequeces:
- 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.