Defect summary
THE INTERAXLE DRIVELINE U-JOINTS MAY FAIL AT LOW MILEAGE DUE TO A LACK OF LUBRICATION IN THE U-JOINT DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
Consequence
THE DRIVELINE COULD SEPARATE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHICHCOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DAMAGE TO TRUCKS, NEARBY VEHICLES, AND INJURY TO ANYONEIN THE AREA WHEN DRIVELINE SEPARATION OCCURS.
Remedy
REMOVE AND REPLACE THE INTERAXLE U-JOINTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS. CLASS 8 DUAL DRIVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHROCKWELL INTERAXLE DRIVELINES.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 91V224000. Text as published by NHTSA.