Recall 97V196001: 1996 Freightliner FLC and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 4, 1997

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

4,048vehicles

Model years

1996

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. The front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.

Possible consequence

Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.

Remedy

Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1996 Freightliner FLC0 complaints
• 1996 Freightliner FLD1 complaints