FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2003: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V272000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-09-07 | 2004-06-07 | 2004-06-16 |
Production Dates: 2002-01-01 - 2003-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-424
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9602
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH 8,000 OR 6,000 POUND FRONT AXLES AND FOUR-PIECE SPINDLE NUT SETS, PREMATURE FRONT ,WHEEL BEARING WEAR MAY BE CAUSED BY INCONSISTENT BEARING ENDPLAY ADJUSTMENT.
IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
THE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE OIL SEALS AND HUB CAP GASKETS ON BOTH SIDES. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-424. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
