Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #00V081000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V081000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 13,545 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/SUSPENSION SPRINGS, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with dual leaf spring type air ride suspensions and vehicles built with single leaf spring type air ride suspensions. Rear suspension springs can fracture through the center bolt hole after vehicle assembly.

Corrective Action

For vehicles equipped with single leaf springs, dealers will remove and replace all springs. for vehicles equipped with dual leaf springs, dealers will inspect for cracked springs and replace if cracked.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V081000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2000-03-17T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/suspension springs

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 13,545

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-255

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with dual leaf spring type air ride suspensions and vehicles built with single leaf spring type air ride suspensions. Rear suspension springs can fracture through the center bolt hole after vehicle assembly.

Consequence Summary: If undetected, the rear end of the spring could separate from the vehicle causing a hazardous road debris situation.

Corrective Action: For vehicles equipped with single leaf springs, dealers will remove and replace all springs. for vehicles equipped with dual leaf springs, dealers will inspect for cracked springs and replace if cracked.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-a5gt_teu8~w2rj

NHTSA ID: 00V081000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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