NHTSA recall 07V333000
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Sterling Acterra and 2 more
Reported Aug 1, 20071,042 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-507Built Apr 2, 2007 – Jun 20, 2007
The defect
On certain trucks built with axilok rear wheel spindle nuts, the nuts may have been improperly installed, with one or both locking clip tabs not properly engaged or damaged.
The risk
This may reduce the nut's ability to resist rotation, potentially allowing the nut to back off and the dual wheel set to separate from the vehicle, resulting in a crash without prior warning.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the axilok nuts for locking clip engagement or damage. they will be adjusted or replaced free of charge. the recall began on august 10, 2007. owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.