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  NHTSA Recall 04V272000

NHTSA Campaign Id 04V272000; Date: Jun. 7, 2004

If allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle, which could result in a crash.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2002 Freightliner Business Class;  2003 Freightliner Business Class;  2002 Freightliner Business Class M2;  2003 Freightliner Business Class M2;  2000 Sterling Acterra;  2001 Sterling Acterra;  2002 Sterling Acterra;  2003 Sterling Acterra

Component: Suspension:front:wheel Bearing

Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc

Affected Units:: 9,602

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain trucks built with 8,000 or 6,000 pound front axles and four-piece spindle nut sets, premature front ,wheel bearing wear may be caused by inconsistent bearing endplay adjustment.

icon2 How to Fix:

The dealers will replace the front axle oil seals and hub cap gaskets on both sides. The recall began September 7, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Freightliner recall no. Fl-424. Customers can also 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 7, 2004

Also see:

All recalls of Freightliner vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.