2000-2003 Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Business Class M2 and others recall: wheel bearing
Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on June 7, 2004. It covers about 9,602 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 9,602
- reported
- Jun 7, 2004
- owners notified
- Sep 7, 2004
- related complaints
- 3
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks built with 8,000 or 6,000 pound front axles and four-piece spindle nut sets, premature front ,wheel bearing wear may be caused by inconsistent bearing endplay adjustment.
- Risk
- If allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- The dealers will replace the front axle oil seals and hub cap gaskets on both sides. The recall began september 7, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 04V272000
Affected vehicles
- Freightliner Business Class 2002-2003 20022003
- Freightliner Business Class M2 2002-2003 20022003
- Sterling Acterra 2000-2003 2000200120022003
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about suspension problems.
2002 Freightliner Business Class2003 Freightliner Business Class2002 Freightliner Business Class M22003 Freightliner Business Class M22000 Sterling Acterra2001 Sterling Acterra2002 Sterling Acterra2003 Sterling Acterra
Questions about recall 04V272000
Is there a recall on the 2000-2003 Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Business Class M2 and others wheel bearing?
Yes. Recall 04V272000, reported on June 7, 2004, covers about 9,602 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V272000?
The dealers will replace the front axle oil seals and hub cap gaskets on both sides. The recall began september 7, 2004. Owners 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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