NHTSA campaign 99V074001
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 99V074001
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.
Reported 04/12/1999
What can happen
THE SPINDLE WELDS COULD FRACTURE WHILE IN SERVICE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Repair
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HOUSINGS WITH NEW PROPERLY-MANUFACTURED HOUSINGS.
Components
- Power train: Axle assembly: Banjo housing
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.