Freightliner · Canada · Crit
Freightliner FLC106: Suspension
Affects Freightliner FLC106 · 1991–1992 — about 65 vehicles.
The hazard
THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY GREASED WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN EARLY FAILURE OF THE BEARING. IF THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING FAILS AND OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE CONTINUES, THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: REMOVE, CLEAN AND GREASE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational