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2000-2002 Freightliner FLN and Sterling Acterra recall: driveline

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on December 13, 2002. It covers about 145 vehicles.

vehicles affected
145
reported
Dec 13, 2002
owners notified
Jan 30, 2003

Power train: driveline

What is wrong
On certain heavy trucks, the cast output yoke on the mercedes-benz transmissions could fracture on vehicle with 1610 or 16t series drivelines.
Risk
If pieces of the yoke separate, the debris can represent a potential hzard to people outside the vheicle and to other passing vehicles.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the cast transmission output yoke with a forged part. Owner notification began on january 30, 2003. 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 02V336000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 02V336000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2002 Freightliner FLN and Sterling Acterra driveline?

Yes. Recall 02V336000, reported on December 13, 2002, covers about 145 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V336000?

Dealers will replace the cast transmission output yoke with a forged part. Owner notification began on january 30, 2003. 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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