NHTSA recall 03V112000
Suspension › Front › Hub
Freightliner Argosy and 9 more
Reported Mar 21, 20035,716 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONMaker’s number FL-407Built Aug 1, 1998 – Feb 28, 2001
The defect
On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
The risk
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace both front hubs. owner notification IS expected to begin on or before september 20, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.