2006–2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 & 2006–2007 Freightliner Century + 1 more recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain trucks built with front axles assembled by arvinmeritor, the front spindle nut may be over-tightened causing preload on the front wheel bearings which could lead to premature bearing wear.
💥 The risk
If rapid bearing wear is allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle which could result in a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the front hub installation for correct bearing adjustment. If the bearing adjustment is incorrect, the front wheel bearings will be replaced. The recall began on june 28, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-385-4357.
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
- 07V169000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FL-494
- Manufacturer
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 219
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
- Owner phone
- 1-800-385-4357
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 28, 2007
- Built
- Jun 1, 2005 – Dec 31, 2006
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. FL-494.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.