| Make : STERLING | Model : ACTERRA | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 20000401 - 20000726 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V224000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000901 | Date Received by ODI: 20000807 | Date Added to Database: 20000814 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-265 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 450 | ||
|
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR MFS-8 SERIES FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THE WHEEL BEARING NUT ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY MAY 1) RESTRICT A COMPLETE LUBRICATION FILL AT ASSEMBLY AND/OR 2) SHEAR THE SPINDLE PERFORATED WASHER'S LOCKING TAB (LOCATED IN THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE WASHER) WHEN TIGHTENED. IF THE WASHER TAB IS SHEARED, TIGHTENING OF THE OUTER SPINDLE NUT MAY CAUSE THE BEARINGS TO BE EXCESSIVELY PRELOADED RATHER THAN THE INTENDED .001" - .005" END PLAY. EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE PREMATURE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. |
||
|
Consequence:
A PREMATURE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. |
||
|
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE SPINDLE NUTS AND WASHERS WITH A REDESIGNED SYSTEM. |
||
| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
|
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). |
||