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NHTSA recall 97V196001 · announced November 4, 1997 · filed by Freightliner Corporation · 4,048 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE COMPLETED BY DECEMBER 10, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-735-8682.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1996 Freightliner Flb
• 1996 Freightliner Flc
• 1996 Freightliner Fld

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.