1998-2001 Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class and others recall: hub

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on March 21, 2003. It covers about 5,716 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 5,716
reported: Mar 21, 2003
owners notified: Sep 20, 2003
related complaints: 14

Suspension: front: hub

What is wrong: On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Risk: Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front hubs. Owner notification is expected to begin on or before september 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 03V112000

Affected vehicles

Freightliner Argosy 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Freightliner Business Class 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Freightliner Century 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Freightliner Columbia 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Freightliner FLB 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Freightliner FLD 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Sterling Acterra 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Sterling A-Line 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Sterling L-Line 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Western Star 4900 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints about suspension problems.

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Questions about recall 03V112000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2001 Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class and others hub?

Yes. Recall 03V112000, reported on March 21, 2003, covers about 5,716 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V112000?

Dealers will replace both front hubs. Owner notification is expected to begin on or before september 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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