| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : BUSINESS CLASS | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20021001 - 20031031 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V272000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040907 | Date Received by ODI: 20040607 | Date Added to Database: 20040616 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-424 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 9602 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH 8,000 OR 6,000 POUND FRONT AXLES AND FOUR-PIECE SPINDLE NUT SETS, PREMATURE FRONT ,WHEEL BEARING WEAR MAY BE CAUSED BY INCONSISTENT BEARING ENDPLAY ADJUSTMENT. |
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Consequence:
IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
THE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE OIL SEALS AND HUB CAP GASKETS ON BOTH SIDES. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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