MAXI-METAL UNSPECIFIED 1981: WHEELS:CENTER SECTION
| Make : MAXI-METAL | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 1980-05-01 - 1980-10-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 86V084000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1986-09-12 | Date Received by ODI: 1986-07-01 | Date Added to Database: 1986-07-09 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: WHEELS:CENTER SECTION | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 478 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE HUBS FROM THE SUSPECT BATCH. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
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. |
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