Freightliner Xb 1996

Model Xb made in 1996 by Freightliner got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, 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
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
97V090002FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 08/02/1995 to 12/18/1996V (Vehicle)199309/29/1997MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC09/02/199709/24/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle description: medium and heavy duty trucks chassis equipped with allison 500 series transmission and a bendix 9x3 power apply park brake system. the cam lever of the powered apply brake can move forward, because a hole in the transmission mounting boss was drilled too deep.
Consequence SummaryThis can allow the cam lever to become disengaged from the parking brake shoes. the operator would have no warning that the parking brake was not applied allowing the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install shims in the drilled area of the automatic transmission park brake pivot pin hole.
NotesOwner notification:owner notification is expected to begin september 29,1997. note: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, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., pacific time. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM
98V156000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 04/05/1993 to 10/07/1997V (Vehicle)504108/21/1998MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC07/21/199807/31/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: walk-in van and shuttle bus chassis equipped with meritor model fc-921 front axles. stress cracks can occur in the left front axle steering knuckle.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can lead to loss of steering control.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the left hand steering knuckle with a newly designed knuckle with a larger cross section in the area that was cracking.
NotesOwner notification began august 21, 1998. owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 if their vehicle is experiencing any steering difficulties. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).