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NHTSARecalled Mar 15, 1994 · #94V075000

SUSPENSION:I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT SPINDLE:KNUCKLE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

FATIGUE CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE FRONT AXLE KNUCKLE SUPPPORT ON HIGH MILEAGE VEHICLES THAT CAN CAUSE KNUCKLE FAILURE. KNUCKLE FAILURE CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY SEPARATION AND A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Product details

Product
SUSPENSION:I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT SPINDLE:KNUCKLE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE KNUCKLE ASSEMBLIES WITH A REDESIGNED KNUCKLE THAT HAS A RADIUS IN THE AREA WHERE CRACKS HAVE BEEN FOUND.

View the official CPSC notice