VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR MFS-8 SERIES FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES
— Recall Campaign #00V224000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR MFS-8 SERIES FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THE WHEEL BEARING NUT ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY MAY 1) RESTRICT A COMPLETE LUBRICATION FILL AT ASSEMBLY AND/OR 2) SHEAR THE SPINDLE PERFORATED WASHER'S LOCKING TAB (LOCATED IN THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE WASHER) WHEN TIGHTENED. IF THE WASHER TAB IS SHEARED, TIGHTENING OF THE OUTER SPINDLE NUT MAY CAUSE THE BEARINGS TO BE EXCESSIVELY PRELOADED RATHER THAN THE INTENDED .001" - .005" END PLAY. EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE PREMATURE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 450 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
00V224000
| Manufacturer: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 07, 2000 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 00V224000 |
| Units affected: | 450 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR MFS-8 SERIES FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THE WHEEL BEARING NUT ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY MAY 1) RESTRICT A COMPLETE LUBRICATION FILL AT ASSEMBLY AND/OR 2) SHEAR THE SPINDLE PERFORATED WASHER'S LOCKING TAB (LOCATED IN THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE WASHER) WHEN TIGHTENED. IF THE WASHER TAB IS SHEARED, TIGHTENING OF THE OUTER SPINDLE NUT MAY CAUSE THE BEARINGS TO BE EXCESSIVELY PRELOADED RATHER THAN THE INTENDED .001" - .005" END PLAY. EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE PREMATURE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE.
- Consequeces:
- A PREMATURE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE SPINDLE NUTS AND WASHERS WITH A REDESIGNED SYSTEM.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 1, 2000. 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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).