FREIGHTLINER XC 1998: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V074001
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | XC | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-11-18 | 1999-04-12 | 1999-04-15 |
Production Dates: 1998-09-24 - 1998-11-23
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-234
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 139
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR RS-17145 REAR AXLES. THE WELD ATTACHING THE SPINDLES TO THE HOUSING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED PROPERLY.
THE SPINDLE WELDS COULD FRACTURE WHILE IN SERVICE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HOUSINGS WITH NEW PROPERLY-MANUFACTURED HOUSINGS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 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'.
