Auto Recalls for Consumers

1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall - Campaign #99V295000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1999 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.

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Vehicle 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD
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
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).
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1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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