Freightliner Fln 1996
Model Fln made in 1996 by Freightliner got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, steering.
Model 1996
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 | |||||
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
00V152001 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1998 to 05/02/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 83 | 02/06/2001 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 05/22/2000 | 05/30/2000 | 571 | 121 | |||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: certain tractors fail to comply with fmvss no. 121, air brake systems. the air lines may not be routed properly to the drive axle service brake relay. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | These vehicles are not in compliance with the standard. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect for correct air line routing and reroute if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began february 6, 2001. 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). | |||||||||||||||
STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
99V224000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1992 to 05/29/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 224 | 10/13/1999 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/17/1999 | 08/18/1999 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: trucks with steering linkages converted to stand-up right-drive by fontaine modification company. these vehicles have a steering cross shaft that connects the right side steering column to the left side steering column, with a miter box, and u-joint at each side. the cross shaft, miter box shaft, and u-joint have keyways and the u-joint has a set screw at both connections. the keys can work loose and fall out. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition can result in a loss of steering on the right hand side. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install nuts and bolts through the universal joint ends and shafts which will create a positive lock between the steering gear boxes. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began october 13, 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). |