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Vehicle recall 99V085000 · April 20, 1999

Freightliner FL50, FL60 and 1 more model

Vehicle description: trucks equipped with a driveline parking brake.

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

Summary
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with a driveline parking brake. The fasteners that connect the end of transmission companion flange to the park drum and driveline may loosen.
Consequence
If this is undetected, the fasteners may fatigue and eventually shear off allowing the driveline to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the flange fasteners for proper torque and replace any fasteners found loose. If the fasteners are found to be properly torqued, they will be removed, permalock will be added, and then retorqued to proper specifications.
Notes
Owner notification began may 28, 1999.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.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
99V085000
Reported to NHTSA
April 20, 1999
Filed by
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufacturer campaign
FL-230
Owner notification
May 28, 1999
Vehicles potentially affected
1,935
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Parking brake › Driveline
Recall 99V085000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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