Recall
Freightliner Flc106 — 93V019000
NHTSA ID
93V019000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Flc106
Years Affected
1991
Recall Date
1993-02-09
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Units Affected
1,096
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY GREASED.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
REMOVE, CLEAN, AND GREASE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS.