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 Truck in Canada.
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EATON DRIVE AXLES AND AXILOK SPINDLE NUTS. THE KEYWAY SLOT ON THE DRIVE AXLE HOUSING MAY NOT BE LONG ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE THE LOCKING TAB FOR THE AXILOK WHEEL BEARING NUT LOCKING MECHANISM. THIS COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL BEARING TO LOOSEN THEREBY ALLOWING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE. THIS COULD CREATE A HAZARD FOR OTHER ROAD USERS. CORRECTION: AXLE HOUSINGS WILL BE INSPECTED AND WHERE REQUIRED, AXILOK NUTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH A CONVENTIONAL WHEEL NUT HARDWARE SYSTEM.
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).
Official Transport Canada safety campaigns, Canadian motor vehicle safety compliance standards and live VIN specifications.
Explore safety recall records by model year.