Wheels: hubcap/coverRecall 89V-154 · 1987–1988 Freightliner Freightliner
FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 89V-154 covers 19,000 1987–1988 Freightliner Freightliner for a wheels: hubcap/cover problem, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V154000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
NUTS THAT RETAIN THE WHEEL HUBS ON THE TANDEM DRIVE AXLES MAY NOT BE PROPERLY TORQUED ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.
The risk
WHEEL COULD COME OFF WHILE TRUCK IS IN SERVICE; THISCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
PROPERLY TORQUE LEFT SIDE DRIVE AXLE SPINDLE JAM NUTS ON BOTH FORWARD AND REAR DRIVE AXLES; REPLACE ANY LOOSE WHEEL HUB NUTS.
SYSTEM:WHEELS/HUB.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL TANDEM DRIVEAXLES AND OUTBOARD MOUNTED BRAKE DRUMS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1987 to March 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.