| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FLD | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19981001 - 19991018 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V295000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19991118 | Date Received by ODI: 19991026 | Date Added to Database: 19991029 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-246 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2976 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE OUTBOARD BEARING ON THE STEERING AXLE HUBS CAN FAIL DUE TO WATER INTRUSION THROUGH A HUBCAP VENT. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE HUBCAP AND INSPECT FOR WATER INTRUSION AND CORROSION. THE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF CORROSION. A NON-VENTED HUBCAP WILL BE INSTALLED. |
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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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