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Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V104000
Suspension: rear
FREIGHTLINER CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-07-01.
Recall campaign NHTSA 88V104000
Suspension: rear
Component Suspension: rear
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Vehicles affected 2,968
Reported to NHTSA 1988-07-01
Owners notified 1989-03-13
Defect description REAR AXLE MUST BE RERATED FROM ITS PRESENT 21,200 LBS. GAWR TO 20,000 LBS. AS THE MAXIMUM LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE AXLE TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 121.
Safety risk TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.
Manufacturer remedy RERATE REAR AXLE TO 20,000 GAWR.
Notes SYSTEM: REAR AXLE/FMVSS 121.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TYPE 14 BRAKE CHAMBERS ONTHE REAR AXLE.
Scope of coverage 3 model years across 1 models.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.