NHTSA recall campaign
99V172000
ManufacturerFREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONReported1999-07-02Affected204 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TUFTRAC SUSPENSIONS. THE REAR SUSPENSION AXLE CLAMPS CAN FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE TO SHIFT.
Risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW UPPER AND LOWER AXLE CLAMPS.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →