WESTERN STAR 4900 1998: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V112000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-09-20 | 2003-03-21 | 2003-03-26 |
Production Dates: 1998-08-01 - 2001-02-28
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-407
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5716
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT HUBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 20, 2003. 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.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-407.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
