NHTSA Recall 93V202000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V202000; Date: Dec. 6, 1993
Separation of the interaxle driveline may result in thedriveline falling to the road where it can interfere with traffic and resultin an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Freightliner FLA; 1993 Freightliner FLB; 1993 Freightliner FLD
Component: Power Train:driveline:universal Joint
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 11,000
Recall Summary:
The driveline u-joints exhibit excessive rates of failure at low mileages and may cause separation of the interaxle driveline.
How to Fix:
Freightliner dealers will remove and replace the rockwell interaxle u-joints with u-joints of a different design.
Recall Notes:
System: powertrain; driveline; universal joint. Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with rockwell interaxledrivelines and freightliner airliner suspension. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact freightliner service center at 1-503-735-8000. Also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 27, 1994
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