NHTSA recall 93V019000
Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
Freightliner FLC106
Reported Feb 9, 19931,096 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONBuilt May 1, 1991 – Nov 1, 1992
The defect
The front wheel bearings were not adequately greased.
The risk
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.
The remedy
Remove, clean, and grease front wheel bearings and hubs.