FREIGHTLINER FLC 1991: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V224000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FLC | 1991 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1991-12-30 | 1991-12-30 | 1992-01-06 |
Production Dates: 1991-01-01 - 1991-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14660
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE INTERAXLE DRIVELINE U-JOINTS MAY FAIL AT LOW MILEAGE DUE TO A LACK OF LUBRICATION IN THE U-JOINT DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
THE DRIVELINE COULD SEPARATE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHICHCOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DAMAGE TO TRUCKS, NEARBY VEHICLES, AND INJURY TO ANYONEIN THE AREA WHEN DRIVELINE SEPARATION OCCURS.
REMOVE AND REPLACE THE INTERAXLE U-JOINTS.
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS. CLASS 8 DUAL DRIVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHROCKWELL INTERAXLE DRIVELINES.
