FREIGHTLINER FLN 2001: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V336000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FLN | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-01-30 | 2002-12-13 | 2002-12-20 |
Production Dates: 2000-12-14 - 2002-12-04
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-405
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 145
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN HEAVY TRUCKS, THE CAST OUTPUT YOKE ON THE MERCEDES-BENZ TRANSMISSIONS COULD FRACTURE ON VEHICLE WITH 1610 OR 16T SERIES DRIVELINES.
IF PIECES OF THE YOKE SEPARATE, THE DEBRIS CAN REPRESENT A POTENTIAL HZARD TO PEOPLE OUTSIDE THE VHEICLE AND TO OTHER PASSING VEHICLES.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAST TRANSMISSION OUTPUT YOKE WITH A FORGED PART. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2003. 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.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-405. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
