| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FLC106 | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 19910501 - 19921101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V019000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930319 | Date Received by ODI: 19930209 | Date Added to Database: 19930224 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1096 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY GREASED. |
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Consequence:
INADEQUATE GREASE IN THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS CAN CAUSEEARLY FAILURE OF THE BEARING. IF THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLEIS IN MOTION, THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REMOVE, CLEAN, AND GREASE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS. |
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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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