Service brakes, airRecall 96V-043 · 1996 Freightliner FLD
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 96V-043 covers 220 1996 Freightliner FLD for a service brakes, air problem, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V043000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BOLTS USED TO MOUNT THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO THE AXLES MAY HAVE CRACKS FROM IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
The risk
THESE CRACKS COULD CAUSE THE BOLTS TO FAIL ALLOWING THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL BRAKE MOUNTING BOLTS.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR SYSTEMS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITH A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-735-8078. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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, 1996 to January 1, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.