1996 Freightliner Conventional
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 Freightliner Conventional. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1996 Freightliner Conventional. Newest first.
Vehicle description: all vehicles equipped with eaton drive axles and axilok spindle nuts. the drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which IS welded to each end of the center section. each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism IS inserted.…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This locking tab prevents the wheel bearing nut from loosening during vehicle operation. if this tab IS deformed, the nut can loosen allowing the wheel to separate from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system.
Owner complaints
5 complaints3 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
1996 freightliner conventionally drivetrain malfunctioned and broke off. *ts the drivetrain landed in the road was struck by another vehicle. Possible undercarriage damage to both vehicles. the driveshaft had been changed about a month prior to its failure. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Service brakes, air › Disc › Pads · Tires
Dt: contact states the brake pads on a tractor trailer truck his former boss owns are rubbed down into the rivets of the hub. The tires do not have enough rubber on them and the motor IS leaking oil. There are also no bc fire extinguishers on the truck. *Nm
- Tires
While traveling, the consumer observed white smoke coming from the vehicle. The driver stopped and exited the vehicle, consumer saw fire on the area of the wheels. Consumer stated that upon putting out the intial fire, heard an explosion that sounded like a tire burst. Ohio traffic crash report (10-89-92) *yh *yh
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
While driving, consumer noticed a fire near the engine compartment, the fire chief stated that the fire was caused by an electrical problem under the dashboard, consumer stated he had experienced problems starting the vehicle before, ohio traffic crash report. *slc
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Wiring failure resulting in engine fire.(ohio state police report).
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10141699sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings
- 10141698sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement
- 10141697sb2057 New Surge Tank Design
- 10141696sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation
- 10141692sb2051 Radiator Surge Tank Vent Line Plumbing
- 10141677sb2035 Corsair Fan Wiring Modification
- 10141676sb2034 Fan Shroud Interference on FLD Vehicles
- 10141675sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement
- 10141674sb2031 Horton Fan Clutches with 32-Inch Fans
- 10141672sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
- 10141671sb2027 Index K7W Fan Control Kit Function Check
- 10141670sb2026 Fan Radiator Interference
- 10141669sb2024 Horton Fan Clutch Changes
- 10141668sb2021 Shunt Tube Alternator Bracket Bolt Interference
- 10141667sb2020 Index Fan Control System Diagnostics
- 10141666sb2002 Unplugging Engine Block Heaters
- 10141665sb2001 Block Heater Location in L10 Engines With Low-Flow Cooling
- 52366Some vehicles with ff-981 hub caps manufactured after the production improvements in november have been found with loose hub caps.
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