NHTSA Recall 99V295000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V295000; Date: Oct. 26, 1999
This condition can result in a separation of the wheel.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Freightliner Argosy; 1999 Freightliner Argosy; 1998 Freightliner Century; 1999 Freightliner Century; 1998 Freightliner FLD; 1999 Freightliner FLD; 1998 Freightliner FLN; 1999 Freightliner FLN
Component: Suspension:front:hub
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 2,976
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The outboard bearing on the steering axle hubs can fail due to water intrusion through a hubcap vent.
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove the hubcap and inspect for water intrusion and corrosion. The hub and bearing assembly will be replaced if there is evidence of corrosion. A non-vented hubcap will be installed.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-246. Owner notification began November 18, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. 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: Nov 18, 1999
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