Recall
Freightliner Fld — 96V043000
NHTSA ID
96V043000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Fld
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1996-03-04
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Units Affected
220
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE BOLTS USED TO MOUNT THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO THE AXLES MAY HAVE CRACKS FROM IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
Consequence
THESE CRACKS COULD CAUSE THE BOLTS TO FAIL ALLOWING THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL BRAKE MOUNTING BOLTS.