NHTSA Recall 99V172000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V172000; Date: Jul. 2, 1999
This condition could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Freightliner FLD; 1999 Freightliner FLN; 1999 Sterling LT7500
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 204
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with tuftrac suspensions. The rear suspension axle clamps can fracture, allowing the rear axle to shift.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install new upper and lower axle clamps.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began July 17, 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: Jul 17, 1999
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