NHTSA campaign 94V075000
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 94V075000
FATIGUE CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE FRONT AXLE KNUCKLE SUPPPORT ON HIGH MILEAGE VEHICLES THAT CAN CAUSE KNUCKLE FAILURE.
Reported 03/15/1994
What can happen
KNUCKLE FAILURE CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY SEPARATION AND A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Repair
REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE KNUCKLE ASSEMBLIES WITH A REDESIGNED KNUCKLE THAT HAS A RADIUS IN THE AREA WHERE CRACKS HAVE BEEN FOUND.
Components
- Steering: Linkages: Knuckle: Spindle: Arm
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.
1989 Freightliner FLAView records1989 Freightliner FLCView records1989 Freightliner FLDView records1989 Freightliner FLTView records1988 Freightliner FLAView records1988 Freightliner FLCView records1988 Freightliner FLDView records1988 Freightliner FLTView records1987 Freightliner FLAView records1987 Freightliner FLCView records1987 Freightliner FLDView records1987 Freightliner FLTView records1986 Freightliner FLAView records1986 Freightliner FLCView records1986 Freightliner FLDView records1986 Freightliner FLTView records