Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FREIGHTLINER | Year : 1986 |
Build Dates : 19860301 - 19870101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V019000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19870304 | Date Received by ODI: 19870219 | Date Added to Database: 19870302 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 83 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
WELDS JOINING THE AXLE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE REAR DRIVE AXLE MAY BE DEFECTIVE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT COVERAGE AND/OR PENETRATION. |
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Consequence:
WELDS COULD FAIL, RESULTING IN REAR AXLE SEPARATING FROMTHE SUSPENSION. |
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Remedy:
REMOVE EXISTING WELDS AND REWELD BY A CERTIFIED WELDER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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