Freightliner Flc 1988
Model Flc made in 1988 by Freightliner got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to suspension and wheels. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 1988
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V075000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 2336 | 11/09/1994 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 03/15/1994 | 05/03/1994 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Fatigue cracks develop in the front axle knuckle suppport on high mileage vehicles that can cause knuckle failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Knuckle failure can result in possible wheel assembly separation and a loss of vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the front axle knuckle assemblies with a redesigned knuckle that has a radius in the area where cracks have been found. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension; i-beam; solid; front spindle; knuckle.vehicle description: medium duty trucks with gkn front axles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided in a reasonable amount of time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8000. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 02/25/2005 | 734000 | 1 | 08/10/1993 |
| Vehicle modified by secondary vehicle outfitter, exceeding oem axle weights for the purpose it was intended making the vehicle unsafe. in addition, an inaccurate certification plate was attached to vehicle. ct state dmv weighed and inspected vehicle, deeming it illegal for use on public roads. *ak | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 02/25/2005 | 734000 | 1 | 08/10/1993 |
| Vehicle modified by secondary vehicle outfitter, exceeding oem axle weights for the purpose it was intended making the vehicle unsafe. in addition, an inaccurate certification plate was attached to vehicle. ct state dmv weighed and inspected vehicle, deeming it illegal for use on public roads. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | SMYRNA | 30080 | FOUTS BROS UD-GMC | 800-948-5045 |