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NHTSARecalled Apr 12, 1999 · #99V074001

FREIGHTLINER/REAR AXLE HOUSINGS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR RS-17145 REAR AXLES. THE WELD ATTACHING THE SPINDLES TO THE HOUSING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED PROPERLY. THE SPINDLE WELDS COULD FRACTURE WHILE IN SERVICE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Product details

Product
FREIGHTLINER/REAR AXLE HOUSINGS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HOUSINGS WITH NEW PROPERLY-MANUFACTURED HOUSINGS.

View the official CPSC notice