NHTSA Campaign 99V295000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

Issued by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION · Reported Oct 26, 1999 · 2,976 vehicles affected

What's wrong

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE OUTBOARD BEARING ON THE STEERING AXLE HUBS CAN FAIL DUE TO WATER INTRUSION THROUGH A HUBCAP VENT.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 1998 2,976
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 1999 2,976
FREIGHTLINER CENTURY 1998 2,976
FREIGHTLINER CENTURY 1999 2,976
FREIGHTLINER FLD 1998 2,976
FREIGHTLINER FLD 1999 2,976
FREIGHTLINER FLN 1998 2,976
FREIGHTLINER FLN 1999 2,976

Source: NHTSA Campaign 99V295000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.