Recall 99V085000: 1997–1998 Freightliner FL-70 and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 20, 1999

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

1,935vehicles

Model years

1997–1998

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: trucks equipped with a driveline parking brake. The fasteners that connect the end of transmission companion flange to the park drum and driveline may loosen.

Possible consequence

If this is undetected, the fasteners may fatigue and eventually shear off allowing the driveline to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the flange fasteners for proper torque and replace any fasteners found loose. If the fasteners are found to be properly torqued, they will be removed, permalock will be added, and then retorqued to proper specifications.

Affected model years

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

• 1997 Freightliner FL-703 complaints
• 1998 Freightliner FL-7019 complaints
• 1997 Freightliner FL600 complaints
• 1998 Freightliner FL602 complaints