Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V167002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V167002 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 222 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/SUSPENSION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 and 800 series suspension kits. these suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. owner notification began march 14, 2002. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V167002

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2001-05-14T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/suspension

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 222

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-379

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 and 800 series suspension kits. these suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.

Consequence Summary: Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. owner notification began march 14, 2002. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-dpax~9ncw.rpye

NHTSA ID: 01V167002

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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