2000 Freightliner FLD, Freightliner FLN and others recall: suspension

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on May 14, 2001. It covers about 222 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 222
reported: May 14, 2001
owners notified: Mar 14, 2002

Suspension

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 and 800 series suspension kits. These suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.
Risk: Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. Owner notification began march 14, 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 01V167002

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 01V167002

Is there a recall on the 2000 Freightliner FLD, Freightliner FLN and others suspension?

Yes. Recall 01V167002, reported on May 14, 2001, covers about 222 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V167002?

Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. Owner notification began march 14, 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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