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Freightliner FLC106 Recall 93V019: Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing

NHTSA campaign 93V019, reported February 9, 1993, 1,096 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 93V019FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Problem
THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY GREASED.
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.
Remedy
REMOVE, CLEAN, AND GREASE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS.
Notes
SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH GREASE TYPE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.

Affected vehicles

Freightliner FLC10619911992