Freightliner Recall 93V019000: Suspension, Front, Wheel Bearing
NHTSA recall 93V019000 · announced February 9, 1993 · filed by Freightliner Corporation · 1,096 units affected
The problem
THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY GREASED.
The risk
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.
What to do
REMOVE, CLEAN, AND GREASE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH GREASE TYPE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.