NHTSA Recall 03V112000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V112000; Date: Mar. 21, 2003
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Freightliner Argosy; 1999 Freightliner Argosy; 2000 Freightliner Argosy; 2001 Freightliner Argosy; 1998 Freightliner Business Class; 1999 Freightliner Business Class; 2000 Freightliner Business Class; 2001 Freightliner Business Class; 1998 Freightliner Century; 1999 Freightliner Century; 2000 Freightliner Century; 2001 Freightliner Century; 1998 Freightliner Columbia; 1999 Freightliner Columbia; 2000 Freightliner Columbia; 2001 Freightliner Columbia; 1998 Freightliner FLB; 1999 Freightliner FLB; 2000 Freightliner FLB; 2001 Freightliner FLB; 1998 Freightliner FLD; 1999 Freightliner FLD; 2000 Freightliner FLD; 2001 Freightliner FLD; 1998 Sterling A Line; 1999 Sterling A Line; 2000 Sterling A Line; 2001 Sterling A Line; 1998 Sterling Acterra; 1999 Sterling Acterra; 2000 Sterling Acterra; 2001 Sterling Acterra; 1998 Sterling L Line; 1999 Sterling L Line; 2000 Sterling L Line; 2001 Sterling L Line; 1998 Western Star 4900; 1999 Western Star 4900; 2000 Western Star 4900; 2001 Western Star 4900
Component: Suspension:front:hub
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 5,716
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace both front hubs. Owner notification is expected to begin on or before September 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-407. Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 20, 2003
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