We found the following complaints for FREIGHTLINER FL-80 (1997)
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Problem: ball stud & socket assembly separated. Review nhtsa #oov-246.001truck:1997 freightliner, fl-80 - serial # [xxx] in-service date: may 9, 1997 - mileage 76,389the state of connecticut, dept. Of trans., has a large number of 1997 thru 1999 freightliner, fl-80 dump trucks, used for snow and ice removal.cannot received the nhtsa bulletin #00v-246-001 pertaining to ball stud and socket assemblies coming apart.freightliner sent only a few notices pertaining vehicles in our fleet.none of them included the large number of 1997 freightliner dump trucks.we were fortunate that the vehicle was at a low rate of speed, turning into a parking lot to stop.no damage or injuries reported.the failed ball and socket separated in the exact same way as noted in the freightliner bulletin #fl396ab or nhtsa #00v-246-001.action request:extend or expand the recall of the trw ball & stud and socket assemblies to include other vehicles built using this ball & stud assembly.time frame should be as soon as possible to make sure another ball stud & socket assembly does not fail and causes an injury or death.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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