Recalls for your 2001 Freightliner Columbia

Recalls for 2001 Freightliner Columbia

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DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB


Posted on: 2003-03-26
Description
On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.

Consequence
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace both front hubs.  Owner notification is expected to begin on or before september 20, 2003.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Freightliner recall no.  Fl-407.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).