Freightliner 1991–1992 Suspension recall
Recalled February 9, 1993 · NHTSA recall 93V019000 · Freightliner
Hazard
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.
Remedy
REMOVE, CLEAN, AND GREASE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS.
Units
1,096 units
Description
THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY GREASED.
What to do
REMOVE, CLEAN, AND GREASE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS.
Product
Freightliner FLC106
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →