Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FLD | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19960101 - 19960101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V043000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19960417 | Date Received by ODI: 19960304 | Date Added to Database: 19960312 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 220 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE BOLTS USED TO MOUNT THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO THE AXLES MAY HAVE CRACKS FROM IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT. |
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Consequence:
THESE CRACKS COULD CAUSE THE BOLTS TO FAIL ALLOWING THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL BRAKE MOUNTING BOLTS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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