FREIGHTLINER FLD 1999: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V172000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-07-17 | 1999-07-02 | 1999-07-14 |
Production Dates: 1999-03-17 - 1999-06-17
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-241
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 204
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TUFTRAC SUSPENSIONS. THE REAR SUSPENSION AXLE CLAMPS CAN FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE TO SHIFT.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW UPPER AND LOWER AXLE CLAMPS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 17, 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'.
