BUICK CENTURY 1998: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
| Make : BUICK | Model : CENTURY | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1998-10-01 - 1999-10-18 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V295000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-11-18 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-10-26 | Date Added to Database: 1999-10-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-246 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2976 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE OUTBOARD BEARING ON THE STEERING AXLE HUBS CAN FAIL DUE TO WATER INTRUSION THROUGH A HUBCAP VENT. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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'. |
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