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NHTSA recall 99V295000 · announced October 26, 1999 · filed by Freightliner Corporation · 2,976 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE OUTBOARD BEARING ON THE STEERING AXLE HUBS CAN FAIL DUE TO WATER INTRUSION THROUGH A HUBCAP VENT.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL.

What to do

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.

Notes

FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-246.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1998 Freightliner Argosy
• 1999 Freightliner Argosy
• 1998 Freightliner Century
• 1999 Freightliner Century
• 1998 Freightliner Fld
• 1999 Freightliner Fld
• 1998 Freightliner Fln
• 1999 Freightliner Fln

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.