NHTSA Recall 93V019000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V019000; Date: Feb. 9, 1993
Inadequate grease in the front wheel bearings can causeearly failure of the bearing. If the outer wheel bearing fails while the vehicleis in motion, the wheel can separate from the vehicle, causing loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Freightliner FLC106; 1992 Freightliner FLC106
Component: Suspension:front:wheel Bearing
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,096
Recall Summary:
The front wheel bearings were not adequately greased.
How to Fix:
Remove, clean, and grease front wheel bearings and hubs.
Recall Notes:
System: wheels. Vehicle description: heavy trucks with grease type front wheel bearings.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 19, 1993
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