FREIGHTLINER UNSPECIFIED 1980: WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V084000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | UNSPECIFIED | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-09-12 | 1986-07-01 | 1986-07-09 |
Production Dates: 1980-05-01 - 1980-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 478
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE ALUMINUM WHEEL HUBS DEVELOP CRACKS NEAR THE INNER WHEEL BEARING, ALLOWING LOSS OF BEARING LUBRICANT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE HUB FAILURE AND/OR LOSS OF BEARING LUBRICANT RESULTING IN BEARING FREEZE UP COULD RESULT IN STEERING CONTROL PROBLEMS, WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
REPLACE THE HUBS FROM THE SUSPECT BATCH.
SYSTEM: WHEEL HUB OF FRONT STEERING AXLE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HIGH C.O.E. MODEL SERIES AND LONG CONVENTIONAL MODEL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MODEL FF-971 FRONT STEERING AXLE.
