2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS RECALL - #04V272000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : WHEEL BEARING
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH 8,000 OR 6,000 POUND FRONT AXLES AND FOUR-PIECE SPINDLE NUT SETS, PREMATURE FRONT ,WHEEL BEARING WEAR MAY BE CAUSED BY INCONSISTENT BEARING ENDPLAY ADJUSTMENT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/2002 - 10/31/2003 |
| Recalled on |
6/16/2004 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
9/7/2004 |
| # Affected |
9,602 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH 8,000 OR 6,000 POUND FRONT AXLES AND FOUR-PIECE SPINDLE NUT SETS, PREMATURE FRONT ,WHEEL BEARING WEAR MAY BE CAUSED BY INCONSISTENT BEARING ENDPLAY ADJUSTMENT. |
| Consequences |
IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
THE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE OIL SEALS AND HUB CAP GASKETS ON BOTH SIDES. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-424. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL, LINKAGE AND CABLE
2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
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