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1996 FREIGHTLINER FLB

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 4 TSBs

97V196001 Nov 4, 1997
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.
Consequence
CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.
4,048 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLB

4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
sb2024 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2024 Horton Fan Clutch Changes
sb2028 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
sb2031 Feb 26, 2018
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
sb2031 Horton Fan Clutches with 32-Inch Fans
sb2032 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement

FREIGHTLINER FLB - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER FLB across all model years (1991, 2001).

20 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FREIGHTLINER FLB - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2001 1 0 View
2000 1 0 View
1999 2 0 View
1998 1 0 View
1996 (current) 1 0
1995 1 0 View
1994 5 0 View
1993 6 0 View
1992 1 0 View
1991 1 0 View

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