FCCC XC 1998: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
| Make : FCCC | Model : XC | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1998-09-24 - 1998-11-23 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V074001 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-11-18 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-04-12 | Date Added to Database: 1999-04-15 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-234 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 139 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR RS-17145 REAR AXLES. THE WELD ATTACHING THE SPINDLES TO THE HOUSING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED PROPERLY. |
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Consequence:
THE SPINDLE WELDS COULD FRACTURE WHILE IN SERVICE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HOUSINGS WITH NEW PROPERLY-MANUFACTURED HOUSINGS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 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'. |
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