| Vehicle |
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
11/30/2006 - 2/21/2007 |
| Recalled on |
6/21/2007 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
8/1/2007 |
| # Affected |
97 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH DANA REAR AXLES, THE HOUSINGS MAY CONTAIN THINNER MATERIAL THAN WHAT IS NECESSARY FOR NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. |
| Consequences |
OVER TIME, THIS THINNER MATERIAL MAY RESULT IN A FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE REAR AXLE HOUSING, POSSIBLY IN THE LOCATION OF THE BRAKE FLANGE. A CRACK IN THE BRAKE FLANGE LOCATION OF THE REAR AXLE HOUSING MAY RESULT IN A WHEEL END LOCKUP OR WHEEL SEPARATION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S REAR AXLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE AXLE HOUSINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-499.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for EQUIPMENT
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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