Freightliner Recalls 3,000 Trucks
Freightliner Corp. has issued a recall notice on nearly 3,000 1998 and 1999 model trucks for correction of a flaw that could lead to a wheel separation.
It was found that water can come in through a hubcap vent, causing corrosion and eventual separation.
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The problem is an outboard bearing on the steering axle hubs of Century, Argosy, FLD and FLN models made between October 1998 and October 1999.
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When owners respond to the recall, posted in December, dealers will inspect for water intrusion and corrosion, and, if needed, they will replace the hub and bearing assembly, and a non-vented hubcap will be installed.
