FREIGHTLINER FLD 1996: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V043000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-04-17 | 1996-03-04 | 1996-03-12 |
Production Dates: 1996-01-01 - 1996-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 220
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE BOLTS USED TO MOUNT THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO THE AXLES MAY HAVE CRACKS FROM IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
THESE CRACKS COULD CAUSE THE BOLTS TO FAIL ALLOWING THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL BRAKE MOUNTING BOLTS.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR SYSTEMS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITH A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-735-8078. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
