2000–2003 Sterling Acterra & 2002–2003 Freightliner Business Class + 1 more recall: suspension
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
If allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
🔧 The fix
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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V272000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FL-424
- Manufacturer
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 9,602
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-547-0712
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 7, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. FL-424. Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).