Driveline: universal jointRecall 91V-224 · Freightliner vehicles
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 91V-224 covers 14,660 Freightliner vehicles for a driveline: universal joint problem, reported to NHTSA on December 30, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V224000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INTERAXLE DRIVELINE U-JOINTS MAY FAIL AT LOW MILEAGE DUE TO A LACK OF LUBRICATION IN THE U-JOINT DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
The risk
THE DRIVELINE COULD SEPARATE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHICHCOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DAMAGE TO TRUCKS, NEARBY VEHICLES, AND INJURY TO ANYONEIN THE AREA WHEN DRIVELINE SEPARATION OCCURS.
The fix
REMOVE AND REPLACE THE INTERAXLE U-JOINTS.
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS. CLASS 8 DUAL DRIVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHROCKWELL INTERAXLE DRIVELINES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1991 to August 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.