1996 Freightliner FLD recall: service brakes, air
Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on March 4, 1996. It covers about 220 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 220
- reported
- Mar 4, 1996
- owners notified
- Apr 17, 1996
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- The bolts used to mount the brake assemblies to the axles may have cracks from improper heat treatment.
- Risk
- These cracks could cause the bolts to fail allowing the brake assemblies to separate from the axles increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove and replace all brake mounting bolts.
Recall number 96V043000
Affected vehicles
- Freightliner FLD 1996 1996
Questions about recall 96V043000
Is there a recall on the 1996 Freightliner FLD service brakes, air?
Yes. Recall 96V043000, reported on March 4, 1996, covers about 220 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V043000?
Dealers will remove and replace all brake mounting bolts.
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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