NHTSA Recall 02V336000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V336000; Date: Dec. 13, 2002
If pieces of the yoke separate, the debris can represent a potential hzard to people outside the vheicle and to other passing vehicles.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Freightliner FLN; 2001 Freightliner FLN; 2002 Freightliner FLN; 2000 Sterling Acterra; 2001 Sterling Acterra; 2002 Sterling Acterra
Component: Power Train:driveline
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 145
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy trucks, the cast output yoke on the mercedes-benz transmissions could fracture on vehicle with 1610 or 16t series drivelines.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the cast transmission output yoke with a forged part. Owner notification began on January 30, 2003. 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 Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-405. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 30, 2003
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