Auto Recalls for Consumers

1998 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall - Campaign #98V085000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY RECALL - #98V085000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR INTERAXLE DRIVELINE U-JOINTS. DEFLECTOR RINGS, A PART OF THE SYSTEM TO SEAL THE U-JOINTS FROM CONTAMINATES, ARE LOOSE. THIS ALLOWS WATER TO ENTER THE U-JOINT BEARING AREA RESULT IN DILUTION OF THE LUBRICANT, OXIDATION OF THE BEARING AND SEAL SURFACES, AND LOSS OF LUBRICANT.

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Vehicle 1998 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 4/1/1996 - 3/31/1998
Recalled on 4/28/1998
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 7/13/1998
# Affected 22,186
Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR INTERAXLE DRIVELINE U-JOINTS. DEFLECTOR RINGS, A PART OF THE SYSTEM TO SEAL THE U-JOINTS FROM CONTAMINATES, ARE LOOSE. THIS ALLOWS WATER TO ENTER THE U-JOINT BEARING AREA RESULT IN DILUTION OF THE LUBRICANT, OXIDATION OF THE BEARING AND SEAL SURFACES, AND LOSS OF LUBRICANT.
Consequences IF THIS PROBLEM GOES UNDETECTED, THE INTERAXLE DRIVELINE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE U-JOINTS WITH THE CURRENT DESIGN U-JOINTS.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN TWO PHASES.THE FIRST PHASE IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 13, 1998. THE SECOND PHASE WILL BEGIN AUGUST 8, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1998 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB

1998 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

1998 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK

1998 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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