Vehicle recall 96V124002 · July 26, 1996

1995-1996 Freightliner Freightliner

The equalizing beam shaft of the tandem axle suspension were manufactured from as-rolled SAE4140 steel rather than the specified annealed SAE4140.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The equalizing beam shaft of the tandem axle suspension were manufactured from as-rolled SAE4140 steel rather than the specified annealed SAE4140. These shafts can fracture inside the beam at the toe of the weld.
Consequence: Vehicles are subject to vehicle tilt and possible rollover in the event that both equalizing beams, on the same side of the vehicle, experience a simultaneous shaft failure. Affected suspensions can also drop and contact the road surface generating sparks which could ignite flammable material.
Remedy: Owner notification is being conducted by neway anchorlok. Dealers will inspect and replace all suspension suspension beams with suspension beams containing appropriate shafts.
Notes: Owner notification:owner notification is being conducted by neway anchorlok and began July 18, 1996.NOTE: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 neway at 1-800-237-8932.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 96V124002
Reported to NHTSA: July 26, 1996
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Vehicles potentially affected: 48
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension

Recall 96V124002 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Freightliner Freightliner (1995-1996): 1996, 1995

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