Recall 97V196001 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB Defect in 1996-1996 FREIGHTLINER FLC
RECALL This recall affects up to 4,048 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 97V196001 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 4,048 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.
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