Recall
Freightliner Freightliner — 89V154000
NHTSA ID
89V154000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Freightliner
Years Affected
1987
Recall Date
1989-09-18
Component
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Units Affected
19,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
NUTS THAT RETAIN THE WHEEL HUBS ON THE TANDEM DRIVE AXLES MAY NOT BE PROPERLY TORQUED ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.
Consequence
WHEEL COULD COME OFF WHILE TRUCK IS IN SERVICE; THISCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
PROPERLY TORQUE LEFT SIDE DRIVE AXLE SPINDLE JAM NUTS ON BOTH FORWARD AND REAR DRIVE AXLES; REPLACE ANY LOOSE WHEEL HUB NUTS.