1996 FREIGHTLINER MT35 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
99V026000 on 02/15/1999
Component:
Vehicle speed control:springs
Manufactured:
05/01/1996 - 02/26/1998
Affected:
1,770
Defect:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the hook on the throttle return springs can fracture at low mileage.
Consequence:
The throttle may not return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the throttle springs with heavier springs and a new anchor.
Notes:
Owner notificationbegan april 20, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
99V033003 on 04/19/1999
Component:
Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting
Manufactured:
05/01/1996 - 11/10/1998
Affected:
503
Defect:
Vehicle description: step vans equipped with spicer 6,000 or 8,000 lb. front steer axles. the tie rod end can pull outboard and separate from the tie rod tube due to improper thread engagement between the male tie rod end and the female tube.
Consequence:
Separation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during may 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or spicer at 1-219-483-7174.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1996 FREIGHTLINER MT35 TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
SF171A
Component:
101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Summary:
On freightliner custom chassis mt35 vehicles manufactured between march 20, 1996 and october 23, 1998, equipped with cummins 3.9l engine and eaton es4205 manual transmissions, the clutch disk may cause premature failure of the synchronizers
Bulletin:
SF171A
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Field service modification sf171a / sc141a is being initiated to modify freightliner custom chassis vehicles. the clutch disk on mt35 chassis may cause premature failure of the synchronizers inside the eaton es4205 manual transmission.

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