FREIGHTLINER FLN 1998: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V295000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FLN | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-11-18 | 1999-10-26 | 1999-10-29 |
Production Dates: 1998-10-01 - 1999-10-18
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-246
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2976
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE OUTBOARD BEARING ON THE STEERING AXLE HUBS CAN FAIL DUE TO WATER INTRUSION THROUGH A HUBCAP VENT.
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL.
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.
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'.
