Recall
Freightliner Fla — 91V224000
NHTSA ID
91V224000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Fla
Years Affected
1991
Recall Date
1991-12-30
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
Units Affected
14,660
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE INTERAXLE DRIVELINE U-JOINTS MAY FAIL AT LOW MILEAGE DUE TO A LACK OF LUBRICATION IN THE U-JOINT DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
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.
Remedy
REMOVE AND REPLACE THE INTERAXLE U-JOINTS.