FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA 2007: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V255000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | COLUMBIA | 2007 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-08-01 | 2007-06-07 | 2007-06-21 |
Production Dates: 2006-11-30 - 2007-02-21
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-499
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 97
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH DANA REAR AXLES, THE HOUSINGS MAY CONTAIN THINNER MATERIAL THAN WHAT IS NECESSARY FOR NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION.
OVER TIME, THIS THINNER MATERIAL MAY RESULT IN A FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE REAR AXLE HOUSING, POSSIBLY IN THE LOCATION OF THE BRAKE FLANGE. A CRACK IN THE BRAKE FLANGE LOCATION OF THE REAR AXLE HOUSING MAY RESULT IN A WHEEL END LOCKUP OR WHEEL SEPARATION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S REAR AXLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE AXLE HOUSINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-499.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
