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Service bulletin FAB248

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10193884
Published by NHTSA2021-05-19
Manufacturer's numberFAB248
Manufacturer's date2017-10-30
NHTSA componentSTRUCTURE; SUSPENSION

NHTSA's summary

Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB248 FRONT FRAME EXTENSION TOW HOOKS 10.30.17

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Body and frame, Suspension

Vehicles listed
FREIGHTLINER 108SD2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
FREIGHTLINER 114SD2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20256102025-11-04. Suspension
25V7600002025-11-04. SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
20205512020-11-12. Structure
20V6600002020-10-27. SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
20V5390002020-09-03. SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
20V5250002020-08-31. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; STRUCTURE
18V9130002018-12-19. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM; STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY; STEERING
20173572017-07-18. Structure

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
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FAB1612021-05-18. Service bulletin. Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB161 Watson and Chalin Suspension
FAB1602021-05-18. Service bulletin. Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB160 Rock Guard
FAB1552021-05-18. Service bulletin. Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB155 Polished stainless steel steps
FAB1502021-05-18. Service bulletin. Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB150 Bumper guide lights
SB31-0432020-07-31. Service bulletin. Freightliner Service Bulletin for Non-Airliner Rear Suspension Crossmember Fastener Change. With the start of production on March 2, 2020, the fasteners used to assemble the non-Airliner rear suspension (bogie) crossmember have changed. The rear suspension bogie crossmember gussets to the C-channel will be assembled with 5/8 - 18 fasteners. This change includes a revision to a higher friction nut that requires an increase in tightening torque. The new higher friction nut can be identified by its green color.
SB60-1712020-07-28. Service bulletin. Service Bulletin for Guidelines for Cleaning and Disinfecting Cab Surfaces. The following guidelines are for cleaning and disinfecting commonly touched surfaces on the inside and outside of a vehicle. For best results, follow cleaning and disinfecting procedures fully and consistently. Ensure there is adequate ventilation when using chemicals. NOTICE: Wipe down fragile components carefully to avoid damaging the vehicle.
SB32-0332020-03-31. Service bulletin. Freightliner Service Bulletin for Front Axle Spacer Replacement. This service bulletin replaces the version dated 05/01/2016. This bulletin is updated to include the parts list. Some vehicles may exhibit a lean (right or left) due to weight difference on the front suspension. While this does not affect the operation of the vehicle, it may be visually unpleasing to many customers. To correct this condition, replace the existing front axle spacer on the low side of the vehicle with a thicker one.
SB00-0382020-03-18. Service bulletin. Freightliner Service Bulletin for vibration troubleshooting - finding the cause. This version replaces the version dated 5/1/14 and adds New Cascadia.