The problem
The driveline u-joints exhibit excessive rates of failure at low mileages and may cause separation of the interaxle driveline.
The risk
Separation of the interaxle driveline may result in thedriveline falling to the road where it can interfere with traffic and resultin an accident.
The fix
Freightliner dealers will remove and replace the rockwell interaxle u-joints with u-joints of a different design.
Contacts
System: powertrain; driveline; universal joint.Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with rockwell interaxledrivelines and freightliner airliner suspension.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact freightliner service center at 1-503-735-8000. Also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 93V202000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.