Recall 96V-233: 1996 Freightliner Century, 1996 Freightliner Conventional and 3 more
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Nov 20, 1996, covering about 1,410 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: all vehicles equipped with eaton drive axles and axilok spindle nuts. The drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section. Each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism is inserted. The length of the keyway slot may not be long enough to accommodate the tab causing the tab to be deformed or damaged during installation.
The risk
This locking tab prevents the wheel bearing nut from loosening during vehicle operation. If this tab is deformed, the nut can loosen allowing the wheel to separate from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification began december 18, 1996. Note: 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 1-503-735-8000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Suspension › Rear |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 96V233003 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner Century | 1996 | All years |
| Freightliner Conventional | 1996 | All years |
| Freightliner FL-60 | 1996 | All years |
| Freightliner FL-70 | 1996 | All years |
| Freightliner FL-80 | 1996 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 96V-233?
Vehicle description: all vehicles equipped with eaton drive axles and axilok spindle nuts. The drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section. Each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism is inserted. The length of the keyway slot may not be long enough to accommodate the tab causing the tab to be deformed or damaged during installation.
How is recall 96V-233 fixed?
Dealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.