NHTSA Campaign Id 89V154000; Date: Sep. 18, 1989
Wheel could come off while truck is in service; thiscould result in an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:1987 Freightliner Freightliner; 1988 Freightliner Freightliner
Component: Wheels:center Section
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 19,000
Recall Summary:Nuts that retain the wheel hubs on the tandem drive axles may not be properly torqued on the left hand side.
How to Fix:Properly torque left side drive axle spindle jam nuts on both forward and rear drive axles; replace any loose wheel hub nuts.
Recall Notes:System:wheels/hub. Vehicle description:heavy-duty trucks equipped with rockwell tandem driveaxles and outboard mounted brake drums.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 16, 1989
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