2001 FREIGHTLINER FLB Recall

Campaign:: 03V112000 on 03/25/2003
Component:: Suspension:front:hub
Manufactured:: 07/31/1998 - 02/27/2001
Affected:: 5,716
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.
Consequence:: Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Freightliner recall no. fl-407.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2001 FREIGHTLINER FLB TSBs (4)