2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY 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 |
2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY |
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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 |
2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
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