Recall
Freightliner Xc — 99V074001
NHTSA ID
99V074001
Make
Freightliner
Model
Xc
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1999-04-12
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
Units Affected
139
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-234
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR RS-17145 REAR AXLES. THE WELD ATTACHING THE SPINDLES TO THE HOUSING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED PROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SPINDLE WELDS COULD FRACTURE WHILE IN SERVICE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HOUSINGS WITH NEW PROPERLY-MANUFACTURED HOUSINGS.