Recall
Freightliner Business Class M2 — 07V266000
NHTSA ID
07V266000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Business Class M2
Years Affected
2007
Recall Date
2007-06-13
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Units Affected
64
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-500
Summary
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, GREASE WAS APPLIED TO THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, BUT MAY NOT HAVE ENOUGH IN THE CAP OR CAVITY IN THE HUBS.
Consequence
INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS COULD LEAD TO A BEARING FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT HUB INSTALLATION FOR CORRECT BEARING ADJUSTMENT. IF THE BEARING ADJUSTMENT IS INCORRECT, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Affected Vehicles
Freightliner Business Class M2
Model Years: 2007