Freightliner FLB, FLC, FLD (1996): Suspension
Recall 97V196001 · Nov 4, 1997 · Freightliner Corporation
4,048
vehicles affected
4,048
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 97V196001
- Date
- Nov 4, 1997
- Maker
- Freightliner Corporation
- Units affected
- 4,048
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Hub
- Model years
- 1996
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.
What can happen
CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | FLB | 1996 |
| Freightliner | FLC | 1996 |
| Freightliner | FLD | 1996 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 97V196001?
3 models: Freightliner FLB (1996), Freightliner FLC (1996), Freightliner FLD (1996), about 4,048 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 97V196001?
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.
What can happen?
CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.