Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #00V224000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V224000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 450 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/FRONT AXLES, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with arvinmeritor mfs-8 series front axle assemblies. the wheel bearing nut adjustment assembly may 1) restrict a complete lubrication fill at assembly and/or 2) shear the spindle perforated washer's locking tab (located in the inside diameter of the washer) when tightened. if the washer tab is sheared, tightening of the outer spindle nut may cause the bearings to be excessively preloaded rather than the intended .001" - .005" end play. either of these conditions may cause premature wheel bearing failure.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove and replace the front axle spindle nuts and washers with a redesigned system.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V224000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2000-08-07T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/front axles

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 450

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-265

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with arvinmeritor mfs-8 series front axle assemblies. the wheel bearing nut adjustment assembly may 1) restrict a complete lubrication fill at assembly and/or 2) shear the spindle perforated washer's locking tab (located in the inside diameter of the washer) when tightened. if the washer tab is sheared, tightening of the outer spindle nut may cause the bearings to be excessively preloaded rather than the intended .001" - .005" end play. either of these conditions may cause premature wheel bearing failure.

Consequence Summary: A premature wheel bearing failure could result in separation of the wheel assembly from the vehicle and result in loss of vehicle control.

Corrective Action: Dealers will remove and replace the front axle spindle nuts and washers with a redesigned system.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cvm3~immb.8aiz

NHTSA ID: 00V224000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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