Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V169000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 06/01/2005 to 12/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 219 | 06/28/2007 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 04/12/2007 | 04/18/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks built with front axles assembled by arvinmeritor, the front spindle nut may be over-tightened causing preload on the front wheel bearings which could lead to premature bearing wear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If rapid bearing wear is allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 june 28, 2007. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-385-4357. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-494.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
| SB-35-26 | 05/01/2011 | 10039608 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| SB-35-26 | 05/01/2011 | 10039608 | Freightliner: information on lubricating the wheel bearings of the rear drive axles. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-35-25 | 05/01/2011 | 10039607 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| SB-35-25 | 05/01/2011 | 10039607 | Freightliner: procedure of removing a lower pinion cover in the rear axles and how to reseal it. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
| 355 | 01/01/2007 | 355A | 10022818 | Arvinmeritor rear drive axle lock screws. *kb | 09/28/2007 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB | ||||||
| RQ07003 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/05/2007 | 03/26/2008 | FRONT WHEEL SEPARATION | 08V137000 | |
| Odi is closing this investigation based on daimler truck north america 's (dtna) march 19, 2008, defect notification report which outlines dtna's intention to campaign 28,764 freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis vehicles [equipped with either arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 - 8,000 pound rated front axle assemblies utilizing a four piece spindle nut set] manufactured between january 26, 2000, and march 24, 2008.dtna has proposed providing a remedy for the currently installed four piece spindle nut systems which may lead to incorrect end play, [bearing] cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut [backface] and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.continued operation may lead to a wheel separation.odi has relieved dtna of the responsibility to provide the information requested as part of this rq so that dtna could focus their efforts on investigation of the wheel separation issues and planning and implementing a responsive and timely field action (campaign). | ||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | ||||||
| RQ07003 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/05/2007 | 03/26/2008 | FRONT WHEEL SEPARATION | 08V137000 | |
| Odi is closing this investigation based on daimler truck north america 's (dtna) march 19, 2008, defect notification report which outlines dtna's intention to campaign 28,764 freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis vehicles [equipped with either arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 - 8,000 pound rated front axle assemblies utilizing a four piece spindle nut set] manufactured between january 26, 2000, and march 24, 2008.dtna has proposed providing a remedy for the currently installed four piece spindle nut systems which may lead to incorrect end play, [bearing] cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut [backface] and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.continued operation may lead to a wheel separation.odi has relieved dtna of the responsibility to provide the information requested as part of this rq so that dtna could focus their efforts on investigation of the wheel separation issues and planning and implementing a responsive and timely field action (campaign). | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 04/01/2009 | 12000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 freightliner business class m2. while driving at approximately 45 mph smoke was seen coming from the front passenger side wheel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where both front wheel bearings were replaced under warranty. the failure has since recurred twice. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on both occasions where the front wheel bearings and spindles were replaced. the failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 37,446. sm. | |||