| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FREIGHTLINER | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 19800501 - 19801001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V084000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19860912 | Date Received by ODI: 19860701 | Date Added to Database: 19860709 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: WHEELS:CENTER SECTION | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 478 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE ALUMINUM WHEEL HUBS DEVELOP CRACKS NEAR THE INNER WHEEL BEARING, ALLOWING LOSS OF BEARING LUBRICANT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE HUB FAILURE AND/OR LOSS OF BEARING LUBRICANT RESULTING IN BEARING FREEZE UP COULD RESULT IN STEERING CONTROL PROBLEMS, WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE HUBS FROM THE SUSPECT BATCH. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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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