Freightliner Fl-60 1997

Model Fl-60 made in 1997 by Freightliner got 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. The car had one investigation (power train). There was one recall concerning parking brake .

Model 1997

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE
99V085000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1997 to 05/31/1998V (Vehicle)193505/28/1999MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC04/20/199904/29/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: trucks equipped with a driveline parking brake. the fasteners that connect the end of transmission companion flange to the park drum and driveline may loosen.
Consequence SummaryIf this is undetected, the fasteners may fatigue and eventually shear off allowing the driveline to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the flange fasteners for proper torque and replace any fasteners found loose. if the fasteners are found to be properly torqued, they will be removed, permalock will be added, and then retorqued to proper specifications.
NotesOwner notification began may 28, 1999.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 1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN
RQ99009FREIGHTLINER LLC06/01/1999DRIVELINE FASTENER FAILURE99V085000
 The fasteners connecting the transmission companion flange to the park brakde drum and driveline can loosen.