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.