NHTSA Recall 99V085000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V085000; Date: Apr. 20, 1999
If this is undetected, the fasteners may fatigue and eventually shear off allowing the driveline to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Freightliner Fl-50; 1998 Freightliner Fl-50; 1997 Freightliner Fl-60; 1998 Freightliner Fl-60; 1997 Freightliner Fl-70; 1998 Freightliner Fl-70
Component: Parking Brake:driveline
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,935
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with a driveline parking brake. The fasteners that connect the end of transmission companion flange to the park drum and driveline may loosen.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the flange fasteners for proper torque and replace any fasteners found loose. If the fasteners are found to be properly torqued, they will be removed, permalock will be added, and then retorqued to proper specifications.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began may 28, 1999. 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. 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: May 28, 1999
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