Defect Description For Recall
The Front Wheel Bearings Were Not Adequately Greased.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
FLC106
Year
1992
Recall Campaign Number
93V019000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Remove, Clean, And Grease Front Wheel Bearings And Hubs.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19910501
End Of Manufacture
19921101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1096
Date Owners Notified
19930319
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
19930209