NHTSA recall campaign
07V266000
ManufacturerFREIGHTLINER LLCReported2007-06-13Affected64 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, GREASE WAS APPLIED TO THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, BUT MAY NOT HAVE ENOUGH IN THE CAP OR CAVITY IN THE HUBS.
Risk
INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS COULD LEAD TO A BEARING FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT HUB INSTALLATION FOR CORRECT BEARING ADJUSTMENT. IF THE BEARING ADJUSTMENT IS INCORRECT, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →
Affected vehicles
1 entryFreightliner
- Business Class M22007