1991 Freightliner Fln Recalls

All 1991 Freightliner Fln recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

February 2nd, 2000
Recalled Component
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Recall Date
February 2nd, 2000
Units Effected
151
NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V019002
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-252
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 1990
Manufactured End Date: August 31st, 1992
Date of Owner Notification: August 7th, 2000

Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATES CAN CRACK.

Consequence Summary:
UNDER THE TRAILER LOADING, THE MOUNTING PLATE COULD EVENTUALLY FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MOUNTING PLATES THAT ARE CRACKED.

Recall Notes:
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-252.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 7, 2000.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 OR FONTAINE AT 1-800-874-9780.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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