NHTSA Recall 86V084000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V084000; Date: Jul. 1, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Freightliner Freightliner; 1981 Freightliner Freightliner
Component: Wheels:center Section
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 478
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Replace the hubs from the suspect batch.
Recall Notes:
System: wheel hub of front steering axle. Vehicle description: high c. O. E. Model series and long conventional model trucks equipped with model ff-971 front steering axle.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 12, 1986
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