NHTSA Recall 91V224000
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Component: Power Train. Reported 1991-12-30. An estimated 14,660 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE INTERAXLE DRIVELINE U-JOINTS MAY FAIL AT LOW MILEAGE DUE TO A LACK OF LUBRICATION IN THE U-JOINT DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
Risk
THE DRIVELINE COULD SEPARATE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHICHCOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DAMAGE TO TRUCKS, NEARBY VEHICLES, AND INJURY TO ANYONEIN THE AREA WHEN DRIVELINE SEPARATION OCCURS.
What the manufacturer will do
REMOVE AND REPLACE THE INTERAXLE U-JOINTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS. CLASS 8 DUAL DRIVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHROCKWELL INTERAXLE DRIVELINES.
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