VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE OUTBOARD BEARING ON THE STEERING AXLE HUBS CAN FAIL DUE TO WATER INTRUSION THROUGH A HUBCAP VENT.
FREIGHTLINER LLC – FREIGHTLINER/STEERING AXLE HUB
| Report Received Date | 10/26/1999 |
| NHTSA ID | 99V295000 |
| Consequence Summary | THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | FL-246 |
| Potentially Affected | 2976 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=99V295000) |
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