NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Freightliner FLC Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 Freightliner FLC has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1996 Freightliner FLC. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Freightliner dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Freightliner FLC. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
FREIGHTLINER/FRONT AXLE HUBS
NHTSA #97V196001 · Suspension — Front — Hub · NHTSA notice
Reported November 4, 1997 · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 4,048 vehicles
Owners notified December 10, 1997 · Vehicles built February 1, 1996 – November 30, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.
Safety consequence
CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE COMPLETED BY DECEMBER 10, 1997.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 1-503-735-8682.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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