Freightliner 1980–1981 Wheels recall
Recalled July 1, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86V084000 · Freightliner
Remedy
REPLACE THE HUBS FROM THE SUSPECT BATCH.
Units
478 units
Description
THE ALUMINUM WHEEL HUBS DEVELOP CRACKS NEAR THE INNER WHEEL BEARING, ALLOWING LOSS OF BEARING LUBRICANT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE HUB FAILURE AND/OR LOSS OF BEARING LUBRICANT RESULTING IN BEARING FREEZE UP COULD RESULT IN STEERING CONTROL PROBLEMS, WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
REPLACE THE HUBS FROM THE SUSPECT BATCH.
Product
Freightliner FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →