2006 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 RECALL - #07V169000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : HUB
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH FRONT AXLES ASSEMBLED BY ARVINMERITOR, THE FRONT SPINDLE NUT MAY BE OVER-TIGHTENED CAUSING PRELOAD ON THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WHICH COULD LEAD TO PREMATURE BEARING WEAR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2006 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/2005 - 12/31/2006 |
| Recalled on |
4/18/2007 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/28/2007 |
| # Affected |
219 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH FRONT AXLES ASSEMBLED BY ARVINMERITOR, THE FRONT SPINDLE NUT MAY BE OVER-TIGHTENED CAUSING PRELOAD ON THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WHICH COULD LEAD TO PREMATURE BEARING WEAR. |
| Consequences |
IF RAPID BEARING WEAR IS ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT HUB INSTALLATION FOR CORRECT BEARING ADJUSTMENT. IF THE BEARING ADJUSTMENT IS INCORRECT, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-385-4357. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-494.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2006 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for STEERING
2006 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2006 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2006 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2006 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2006 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2006 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS
2006 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2006 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2006 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2006 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2006 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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