The problem
The bolts used to mount the brake assemblies to the axles may have cracks from improper heat treatment.
The risk
These cracks could cause the bolts to fail allowing the brake assemblies to separate from the axles increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will remove and replace all brake mounting bolts.
Contacts
System: brakes; air systems. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time, should contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8078. Also contact the national highway 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 96V043000.
- 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.