NHTSA Recall 07V255000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V255000; Date: Jun. 7, 2007
Over time, this thinner material may result in a fatigue failure of the rear axle housing, possibly in the location of the brake flange. A crack in the brake flange location of the rear axle housing may result in a wheel end lockup or wheel separation possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Freightliner Columbia
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 97
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks built with dana rear axles, the housings may contain thinner material than what is necessary for normal vehicle operation.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the vehicle's rear axles and, if necessary, replace the axle housings. The recall began on August 10, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-499. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 1, 2007
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