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1996 Freightliner FLC problems

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Suspension: front: hubReported November 4, 1997 · 4,048 vehicles affected
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

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1 recall, covering suspension.

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