NHTSA Recall 93V019000
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Component: Suspension. Reported 1993-02-09. An estimated 1,096 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY GREASED.
Risk
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.
What the manufacturer will do
REMOVE, CLEAN, AND GREASE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS.
Notes
SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH GREASE TYPE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.
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