Front: wheel bearingRecall 93V-019 · 1991–1992 Freightliner FLC106

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 93V-019 covers 1,096 1991–1992 Freightliner FLC106 for a front: wheel bearing problem, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 1993.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,0961 model

ReportedFeb 9, 1993Owners notified Mar 19, 1993

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 93V019000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY GREASED.

The risk

INADEQUATE GREASE IN THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS CAN CAUSEEARLY FAILURE OF THE BEARING. IF THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLEIS IN MOTION, THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REMOVE, CLEAN, AND GREASE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS.

SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH GREASE TYPE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Freightliner FLC1061991, 1992

Built from May 1, 1991 to November 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.