NHTSA Recall 06V424000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V424000; Date: Nov. 2, 2006
If rapid bearing wear is allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle and cause a crash without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Freightliner Columbia; 2007 Freightliner Columbia
Component: Suspension:front
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 1
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with arvinmeritor front axle assemblies, the front spindle nut may be over-tightened causing preload on the front wheel bearings which may lead to premature bearing wear.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the front hub installation for correct bearing adjustment. If the bearing adjustment is incorrect, the front wheel bearings will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on January 22, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-484. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 22, 2007
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