OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

93V019000

Suspension:front:wheel Bearing

Reported Feb 9, 1993 · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

Summary

THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY GREASED.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

REMOVE, CLEAN, AND GREASE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS.

Notes

SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH GREASE TYPE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.

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