Freightliner Fln 1996

Model Fln made in 1996 by Freightliner got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, steering.

Model 1996

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
00V152001FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/1998 to 05/02/2000V (Vehicle)8302/06/2001MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC05/22/200005/30/2000571121
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThese vehicles are not in compliance with the standard.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect for correct air line routing and reroute if necessary.
NotesOwner 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
99V224000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1992 to 05/29/1999V (Vehicle)22410/13/1999MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC08/17/199908/18/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis condition can result in a loss of steering on the right hand side.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install nuts and bolts through the universal joint ends and shafts which will create a positive lock between the steering gear boxes.
NotesOwner 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).