1996-1998 Freightliner Century recall: front

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on April 21, 1998. It covers about 22,186 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 22,186
reported: Apr 21, 1998
owners notified: Jul 13, 1998
related complaints: 2

Suspension: front

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor interaxle driveline u-joints. Deflector rings, a part of the system to seal the u-joints from contaminates, are loose. This allows water to enter the u-joint bearing area result in dilution of the lubricant, oxidation of the bearing and seal surfaces, and loss of lubricant.
Risk: If this problem goes undetected, the interaxle driveline can separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the u-joints with the current design u-joints.

Recall number 98V085000

Affected vehicles

Freightliner Century 1996-1998 1996 1997 1998

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about suspension problems.

1996 Freightliner Century 1997 Freightliner Century 1998 Freightliner Century

Questions about recall 98V085000

Is there a recall on the 1996-1998 Freightliner Century front?

Yes. Recall 98V085000, reported on April 21, 1998, covers about 22,186 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V085000?

Dealers will replace the u-joints with the current design u-joints.

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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