Recall
Freightliner Century — 99V295000
NHTSA ID
99V295000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Century
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1999-10-26
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Units Affected
2,976
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-246
Summary
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.