1992 FREIGHTLINER FLC106 RECALL - #93V019000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : WHEEL BEARING
THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY GREASED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1992 FREIGHTLINER FLC106 |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1991 - 11/1/1992 |
| Recalled on |
2/24/1993 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/19/1993 |
| # Affected |
1,096 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
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| Description |
THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY GREASED. |
| Consequences |
INADEQUATE GREASE IN THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS CAN CAUSEEARLY FAILURE OF THE BEARING. IF THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLEIS IN MOTION, THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
REMOVE, CLEAN, AND GREASE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH GREASE TYPE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. |
| See also |
1992 FREIGHTLINER FLC106 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL, LINKAGE AND CABLE
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