Freightliner on certain trucks built with dana rear axles, the housings may contain thinner material than what is necessary for normal vehicle operation.
The short version
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported a problem with the power train axle assembly. Here is what owners need to know.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH DANA REAR AXLES, THE HOUSINGS MAY CONTAIN THINNER MATERIAL THAN WHAT IS NECESSARY FOR NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION.
OVER TIME, THIS THINNER MATERIAL MAY RESULT IN A FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE REAR AXLE HOUSING, POSSIBLY IN THE LOCATION OF THE BRAKE FLANGE. A CRACK IN THE BRAKE FLANGE LOCATION OF THE REAR AXLE HOUSING MAY RESULT IN A WHEEL END LOCKUP OR WHEEL SEPARATION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S REAR AXLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE AXLE HOUSINGS, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 07V-255.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Freightliner Columbia |
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