Vehicle recall 96V043000 · March 4, 1996
1996 Freightliner FLD
The bolts used to mount the brake assemblies to the axles may have cracks from improper heat treatment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The bolts used to mount the brake assemblies to the axles may have cracks from improper heat treatment.
- Consequence
- These cracks could cause the bolts to fail allowing the brake assemblies to separate from the axles increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove and replace all brake mounting bolts.
- Notes
- System: brakes; air systems. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time, should contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8078. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V043000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 4, 1996
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- April 17, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 220
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner FLD (1996): 1996
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