1998 Freightliner XC recall: banjo housing
Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on April 12, 1999. It covers about 139 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 139
- reported
- Apr 12, 1999
- owners notified
- Nov 18, 1999
Power train: axle assembly: banjo housing
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty vehicles equipped with meritor rs-17145 rear axles. The weld attaching the spindles to the housing may not have been welded properly.
- Risk
- The spindle welds could fracture while in service increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these housings with new properly-manufactured housings.
Recall number 99V074001
Affected vehicles
- Freightliner XC 1998 1998
Questions about recall 99V074001
Is there a recall on the 1998 Freightliner XC banjo housing?
Yes. Recall 99V074001, reported on April 12, 1999, covers about 139 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V074001?
Dealers will replace these housings with new properly-manufactured housings.
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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