Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1996 Freightliner Fld in Canada.
Certain vehicles may fail to meet the gladhand release timing requirements due to the possible omission of a quick release valve. Correction: No correction required since release timing is not defined in our Safety Standards.
A failure of this component (other) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
The TRW tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. This can lead to premature wear out and a possible separation of the ball stud from the socket and loss of steering control. Correction: All affected tie rods and drag links with different design ends will be replaced.
A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLES. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE MAY DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS. CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION. CORRECTION: HUBS WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION.
A failure of this component (suspension) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
CORROSION MAY OCCUR IN THE FOOT BRAKE VALVE ADAPTER BORE AND PLUNGER DUE TO THE INTRUSION OF WATER AND ROAD SALTS. ACCUMULATED CORROSION AND WATER INTRUSION CAN RESULT IN THE PLUNGER STICKING, ESPECIALLY DURING COLD WEATHER SERVICE. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE BRAKES TO REMAIN APPLIED AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. CORRECTION: THE BRAKE VALVE ADAPTER WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN ADAPTER WHICH HAS FULL FACE CONTACT WITH THE GASKET.
A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIMIZED IDLE FEATURE. IF THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON AND THE FUSE FOR THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) POWER FEED LINE IS REMOVED OR BURNED OUT, uNINTENTIONAL CRANKING OF THE ENGINE WILL OCCUR, BYPASSING THE SAFETY FEATURES DESIGNED TO PREVENT INJURY TO PERSONS WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE AND TO PREVENT VEHICLE MOVEMENT. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE REWIRED WITH A REVISED ECM TO ELIMINATE UNINTENTIONAL CRANKING.
A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE FASTENERS WHICH MOUNT THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO THE AXLES MAY HAVE QUENCH CRACKS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE WITH A SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF BRAKES. CORRECTION: BRAKE MOUNTING BOLTS WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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