Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #99V074001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V074001 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 139 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/REAR AXLE HOUSINGS, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these housings with new properly-manufactured housings.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V074001

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1999-04-12T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/rear axle housings

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 139

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-234

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: The spindle welds could fracture while in service increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace these housings with new properly-manufactured housings.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-timz-7m3v.qsf9

NHTSA ID: 99V074001

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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