Recall
Freightliner Freightliner — 86V084000
NHTSA ID
86V084000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Freightliner
Years Affected
1980
Recall Date
1986-07-01
Component
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Units Affected
478
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE ALUMINUM WHEEL HUBS DEVELOP CRACKS NEAR THE INNER WHEEL BEARING, ALLOWING LOSS OF BEARING LUBRICANT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE HUB FAILURE AND/OR LOSS OF BEARING LUBRICANT RESULTING IN BEARING FREEZE UP COULD RESULT IN STEERING CONTROL PROBLEMS, WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE HUBS FROM THE SUSPECT BATCH.