Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : XC | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 19980924 - 19981123 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V074001 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19991118 | Date Received by ODI: 19990412 | Date Added to Database: 19990415 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-234 | ||
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 139 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR RS-17145 REAR AXLES. THE WELD ATTACHING THE SPINDLES TO THE HOUSING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED PROPERLY. |
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Consequence:
THE SPINDLE WELDS COULD FRACTURE WHILE IN SERVICE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HOUSINGS WITH NEW PROPERLY-MANUFACTURED HOUSINGS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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