Recall 1994018

The issue

ROCKWELL U-JOINTS, WHEN LOCATED IN THE INTERAXLE POSITION OF TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE FREIGHTLINER AIRLINER SUSPENSION MAY FAIL AT LOW MILEAGES. THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVELINE TO FALL ONTO THE ROAD WHERE IT COULD BE IMPACTED BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. CORRECTION: U-JOINTS WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Description (français)

Les joints de cardan Rockwell qui se trouvent entre les essieux des camions équipés de la suspension Freightliner Airliner peuvent faire défaut à faible kilométrage. Il se peut alors que l'arbre moteur se détache et tombe sur la chaussée où d'autres véhicules peuvent le heurter. CORRECTION: Les joints de cardan devront être remplacés sur les véhicules visés.

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Vehicles covered

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

Other recalls for the same models

The same models in recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada, the EU Safety Gate and the Dutch RDW.