1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD RECALL - #99V295000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : HUB
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE OUTBOARD BEARING ON THE STEERING AXLE HUBS CAN FAIL DUE TO WATER INTRUSION THROUGH A HUBCAP VENT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1998 - 10/18/1999 |
| Recalled on |
10/29/1999 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/18/1999 |
| # Affected |
2,976 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE OUTBOARD BEARING ON THE STEERING AXLE HUBS CAN FAIL DUE TO WATER INTRUSION THROUGH A HUBCAP VENT. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE HUBCAP AND INSPECT FOR WATER INTRUSION AND CORROSION. THE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF CORROSION. A NON-VENTED HUBCAP WILL BE INSTALLED. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-246.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 1999. 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). |
| See also |
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, MODULE
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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