NHTSA recall 05V125000
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
Sterling Acterra and 2 more
Reported Mar 30, 20051,564 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-442Built Nov 26, 2004 – Mar 9, 2005
The defect
On certain trucks the rear hub bearings may have been incorrectly adjusted.
The risk
The rear axle wheel ends with excessive bearing preload adjustment will overheat and may cause a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will check the rear wheel end installation to verity bearing adjustment and repair trucks with damaged bearings. the recall began on april 7, 2005 owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.