Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION - FRONT
06V424000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 11/01/2005 to 09/30/2006V (Vehicle)101/22/2007MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC11/02/200611/06/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks equipped with arvinmeritor front axle assemblies, the front spindle nut may be over-tightened causing preload on the front wheel bearings which may lead to premature bearing wear.
Consequence SummaryIf rapid bearing wear is allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle and cause a crash without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the front hub installation for correct bearing adjustment. if the bearing adjustment is incorrect, the front wheel bearings will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on january 22, 2007. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-484. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB
07V169000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 06/01/2005 to 12/31/2006V (Vehicle)21906/28/2007MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC04/12/200704/18/2007
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryIf rapid bearing wear is allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle which could result in a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-494.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
SB-35-2605/01/201110039608Ready08/05/2011
SB-35-2605/01/201110039608Freightliner: information on lubricating the wheel bearings of the rear drive axles. *rm08/05/2011
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
SB-35-2505/01/201110039607Ready08/05/2011
SB-35-2505/01/201110039607Freightliner: procedure of removing a lower pinion cover in the rear axles and how to reseal it. *rm08/05/2011
35501/01/2007355A10022818Arvinmeritor rear drive axle lock screws. *kb09/28/2007