Defect Description For Recall
Fatigue Cracks Develop In The Front Axle Knuckle Suppport On High Mileage Vehicles That Can Cause Knuckle Failure.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
FLD
Year
1987
Recall Campaign Number
94V075000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm
Effect Of Defect
Knuckle Failure Can Result In Possible Wheel Assembly Separation And A Loss Of Vehicle Control.
Fix Defect
Replace The Front Axle Knuckle Assemblies With A Redesigned Knuckle That Has A Radius In The Area Where Cracks Have Been Found.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2336
Date Owners Notified
19941109
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
19940315