Freightliner · Canada · High
Freightliner Business Class, FLD: Suspension
Affects Freightliner Business Class, FLD · 2000 — about 4K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain trucks equipped with Accuride 22.5 x 8.25 15 degree Tubeless One-Piece Demountable Rim, a fatigue crack could develop on the mounting ring butt-weld under severe loading and/or environmental conditions. This crack could progress through the mounting ring and affect the attachment of the demountable rim to the spoke wheel. Correction: Affected rims will be replaced by Accuride Corporation.
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