Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Trucks Equipped With A Driveline Parking Brake. The Fasteners That Connect The End Of Transmission Companion Flange To The Park DrUM And Driveline May Loosen.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
FL-60
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
99V085000
Component Description
Parking Brake:Driveline
Effect Of Defect
If This Is Undetected, The Fasteners May Fatigue And Eventually Shear Off Allowing The Driveline To Separate, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Flange Fasteners For Proper Torque And Replace Any Fasteners Found Loose. If The Fasteners Are Found To Be Properly Torqued, They Will Be Removed, Permalock Will Be Added, And Then Retorqued To Proper Specifications.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19970701
End Of Manufacture
19980531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1935
Date Owners Notified
19990528
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
19990420
Make Campaign Number
FL-230