Recall 94V075000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Defect in 1986-1989 FREIGHTLINER FLA
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,336 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 94V075000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,336 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1986 FREIGHTLINER FLA, 1986 FREIGHTLINER FLD, 1986 FREIGHTLINER FLT, 1986 FREIGHTLINER FLC, 1987 FREIGHTLINER FLA, 1987 FREIGHTLINER FLC, 1987 FREIGHTLINER FLD, 1987 FREIGHTLINER FLT, 1988 FREIGHTLINER FLA, 1988 FREIGHTLINER FLT, 1988 FREIGHTLINER FLC, 1988 FREIGHTLINER FLD, 1989 FREIGHTLINER FLT, 1989 FREIGHTLINER FLA, 1989 FREIGHTLINER FLC, 1989 FREIGHTLINER FLD
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Defect Description
FATIGUE CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE FRONT AXLE KNUCKLE SUPPPORT ON HIGH MILEAGE VEHICLES THAT CAN CAUSE KNUCKLE FAILURE.
Safety Consequence
KNUCKLE FAILURE CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY SEPARATION AND A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE KNUCKLE ASSEMBLIES WITH A REDESIGNED KNUCKLE THAT HAS A RADIUS IN THE AREA WHERE CRACKS HAVE BEEN FOUND.
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