Recall Query · Closed

FRONT WHEEL SEPARATION

Action number

RQ07003

Opened

Dec 5, 2007

Closed

Mar 26, 2008

Outcome

Recall 08V137000

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 08V137000.

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What NHTSA is examining

Odi is closing this investigation based on daimler truck north america 's (dtna) march 19, 2008, defect notification report which outlines dtna's intention to campaign 28,764 freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis vehicles [equipped with either arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 - 8,000 pound rated front axle assemblies utilizing a four piece spindle nut set] manufactured between january 26, 2000, and march 24, 2008.dtna has proposed providing a remedy for the currently installed four piece spindle nut systems which may lead to incorrect end play, [bearing] cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut [backface] and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.continued operation may lead to a wheel separation.odi has relieved dtna of the responsibility to provide the information requested as part of this rq so that dtna could focus their efforts on investigation of the wheel separation issues and planning and implementing a responsive and timely field action (campaign).

Vehicles under investigation

2000 Freightliner Acterra2001 Freightliner Acterra2004 Freightliner Acterra2005 Freightliner Acterra2002 Freightliner Business Class M22003 Freightliner Business Class M22004 Freightliner Business Class M22005 Freightliner Business Class M22006 Freightliner Business Class M22007 Freightliner Business Class M22005 Freightliner Sterling Acterra2000 Sterling Acterra2001 Sterling Acterra2002 Sterling Acterra2003 Sterling Acterra2004 Sterling Acterra2005 Sterling Acterra2006 Sterling Acterra2007 Sterling Acterra

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.