1996 Freightliner Business Class recalls
There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 1996 Freightliner Business Class, covering 114,237 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks and buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3g and l10g engines, the ECM does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. This could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
- Risk
- If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ECM. Owners should contact cummins at 1‑800‑343‑7357 or freightliner at 1‑503‑745‑5219.
Recall number 03V246000 · Recall details
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with meritor brand 12" x 4" dcm drum parking brake, the bolts used to attach the parking brake assembly to the flange yoke are too large and can interfere with the proper engagement of the braking system and possibly disengage.
- Risk
- Improper engagement of the parking brake could result in the vehicle rolling away without prior warning possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the attaching bolts with the correct size bolts free of charge. Owner notification is expected to begin during october 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 02V108001 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The brake pedal push rod that activates the service brakes could fracture.
- Risk
- This could result in a loss of braking control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake pedal push rod.
Recall number 00V357000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a bendix anti-lock braking system (ABS). The rear axle ABS modulating valves may be plumbed incorrectly.
- Risk
- This can cause the rear axle service brakes, when in the ABS mode, to not modulate as intended.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear axle ABS modulating valve supply and outlet port for correct plumbing and re-plumb if necessary.
Recall number 99V065000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: truck-tractors equipped with 26" 8-blade metal engine cooling fans. The fan blades can fatigue crack and eventually separate from the fan.
- Risk
- If the fan blade breaks while a person was working in the engine, personal injury could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these fans with fans which are more durable.
Recall number 98V052000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Freightliner Business Class recalls
How do I check if my 1996 Freightliner Business Class has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1996 Freightliner Business Class have?
5, covering vehicle speed control, parking brake and service brakes, air.
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