2004 freightliner acterra truck. Consumer requests reimbursement for expenses incurred when the wheel almost completely separated from the truck while driving *tgw the consumer experienced the failure prior to receiving the recall notice. Recall # 08v137000.
The worst 2004 Freightliner Acterra problems
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Front wheel separation
Odi is closing this investigation based on daimler truck north america 's (dtna) march 19, 2008, defect notification report which outlines dtna's intention to campaign 28,764 freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis vehicles [equipped with either arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 - 8,000 pound rated front axle assemblies utilizing a four piece spindle nut set] manufactured between january 26, 2000, and march 24, 2008.dtna has proposed providing a remedy for the currently installed four piece spindle nut systems which may lead to incorrect end play, [bearing] cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut [backface] and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.continued operation may lead to a wheel separation.odi has relieved dtna of the responsibility to provide the information requested as part of this rq so that dtna could focus their efforts on investigation of the wheel separation issues and planning and implementing a responsive and timely field action (campaign).
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Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Freightliner Acterra 2
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What 2004 Freightliner Acterra owners say
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Questions about the 2004 Freightliner Acterra
Is the 2004 Freightliner Acterra reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Freightliner Acterra, close to a typical Acterra model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Freightliner Acterra?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2004 Freightliner Acterra have?
No recalls on record.
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