THE INTERAXLE DRIVELINE U-JOINTS MAY FAIL AT LOW MILEAGE DUE TO A LACK OF LUBRICATION IN THE U-JOINT
— Recall Campaign #91V224000
THE INTERAXLE DRIVELINE U-JOINTS MAY FAIL AT LOW MILEAGE DUE TO A LACK OF LUBRICATION IN THE U-JOINT DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 14,660 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
91V224000
| Manufacturer: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 30, 1991 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 91V224000 |
| Units affected: | 14,660 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- Corrective action:
- REMOVE AND REPLACE THE INTERAXLE U-JOINTS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS. CLASS 8 DUAL DRIVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHROCKWELL INTERAXLE DRIVELINES.