The worst 1996 Freightliner FLB problems
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Recalls 1
Suspension: front: hub
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. The front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.
- Risk
- Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.
Recall number 97V196001 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Freightliner FLB 4
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Questions about the 1996 Freightliner FLB
Is the 1996 Freightliner FLB reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1996 Freightliner FLB.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Freightliner FLB?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1996 Freightliner FLB have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
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