| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FLA | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 19910101 - 19910801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V224000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19911230 | Date Received by ODI: 19911230 | Date Added to Database: 19920106 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 14660 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INTERAXLE DRIVELINE U-JOINTS MAY FAIL AT LOW MILEAGE DUE TO A LACK OF LUBRICATION IN THE U-JOINT DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
REMOVE AND REPLACE THE INTERAXLE U-JOINTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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