Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V224000

Power train: driveline: universal joint

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-12-30.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V224000

Power train: driveline: universal joint

Component: Power train: driveline: universal joint
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 14,660
Reported to NHTSA: 1991-12-30
Owners notified: 1991-12-30

Defect description

THE INTERAXLE DRIVELINE U-JOINTS MAY FAIL AT LOW MILEAGE DUE TO A LACK OF LUBRICATION IN THE U-JOINT DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

REMOVE AND REPLACE THE INTERAXLE U-JOINTS.

Notes

SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS. CLASS 8 DUAL DRIVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHROCKWELL INTERAXLE DRIVELINES.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 3 models.

Model	Years on record
FREIGHTLINER FLA	1991
FREIGHTLINER FLC	1991
FREIGHTLINER FLD	1991

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.