NHTSA recall 02V336000
Power train › Driveline
Freightliner Fln and 1 more
Reported Dec 13, 2002145 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONMaker’s number FL-405Built Dec 14, 2000 – Dec 4, 2002
The defect
On certain heavy trucks, the cast output yoke on the mercedes-benz transmissions could fracture on vehicle with 1610 or 16T series drivelines.
The risk
If pieces of the yoke separate, the debris can represent a potential hzard to people outside the vheicle and to other passing vehicles.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the cast transmission output yoke with a forged part. Owner notification began on january 30, 2003. 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 1-800-547-0712.