Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #97V196001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V196001 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 4,048 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/FRONT AXLE HUBS, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. the front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V196001

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1997-11-04T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/front axle hubs

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 4,048

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. the front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.

Consequence Summary: Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.

Corrective Action: Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-9by9_gp4d~tq53

NHTSA ID: 97V196001

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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