NHTSA recall 88V104000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 88V104000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Reported | 1988-07-01 |
| Owners notified | 1989-03-13 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Units potentially affected | 2968 |
What is wrong
REAR AXLE MUST BE RERATED FROM ITS PRESENT 21,200 LBS. GAWR TO 20,000 LBS. AS THE MAXIMUM LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE AXLE TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 121.
What can happen
TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.
The remedy
RERATE REAR AXLE TO 20,000 GAWR.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR AXLE/FMVSS 121.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TYPE 14 BRAKE CHAMBERS ONTHE REAR AXLE.
| 1984 MERCEDES BENZ L1317 | Built 1984-02-01 to 1985-12-01. |
|---|---|
| 1985 MERCEDES BENZ L1317 | Built 1984-02-01 to 1985-12-01. |
| 1986 MERCEDES BENZ L1317 | Built 1984-02-01 to 1985-12-01. |
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