1987 FREIGHTLINER FLT Recall

Campaign:

94V075000 on 05/02/1994

Component:

Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm

Affected:

2,336

Defect:

Fatigue cracks develop in the front axle knuckle suppport on high mileage vehicles that can cause knuckle failure.

Consequence:

Knuckle failure can result in possible wheel assembly separation and a loss of vehicle control.

Correction:

Replace the front axle knuckle assemblies with a redesigned knuckle that has a radius in the area where cracks have been found.

Notes:

System: suspension; i-beam; solid; front spindle; knuckle.vehicle description: medium duty trucks with gkn front axles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided in a reasonable amount of time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8000. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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