FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2007: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V266000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2007 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-08-03 | 2007-06-13 | 2007-06-25 |
Production Dates: 2006-09-29 - 2006-10-10
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-500
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 64
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, GREASE WAS APPLIED TO THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, BUT MAY NOT HAVE ENOUGH IN THE CAP OR CAVITY IN THE HUBS.
INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS COULD LEAD TO A BEARING FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT HUB INSTALLATION FOR CORRECT BEARING ADJUSTMENT. IF THE BEARING ADJUSTMENT IS INCORRECT, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-500.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
