OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
07V266000
Suspension:front:wheel Bearing
Reported Jun 13, 2007 · FREIGHTLINER LLC
Summary
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, GREASE WAS APPLIED TO THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, BUT MAY NOT HAVE ENOUGH IN THE CAP OR CAVITY IN THE HUBS.
Consequence
INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS COULD LEAD TO A BEARING FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT HUB INSTALLATION FOR CORRECT BEARING ADJUSTMENT. IF THE BEARING ADJUSTMENT IS INCORRECT, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-500.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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