Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V104000

Suspension: rear

FREIGHTLINER CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-07-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 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.

ModelYears on record
MERCEDES BENZ L13171986 1985 1984

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.