Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
FLC
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
97V196001
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Hub
Effect Of Defect
Cracks In A Hub Flange Can Result In A Wheel Separation.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Remove And Replace The Front Hubs With An Improved Design Level 2 Hub.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19960201
End Of Manufacture
19961130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4048
Date Owners Notified
19971210
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
19971104