Investigation PE02088: 1996–2002 Freightliner Century

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Nov 22, 2002

Closed

May 1, 2003

Model years

1996–2002

Subject

Integral hub and bearing assembly

Component: Wheels

Summary

Freightliner submitted a defect report on march 21, 2003 in which they identified approximately 5000 trucks as possibly beingaffected by this problem.arvinmeritor (front axle mfr) submitted a defect report onapril 16, 2003, which identifies 6098 freightliner trucks asbeing affected by this recall and 1191 axles sold to freightliner in the aftermarket. Odi notes that there are twointegral hub and bearing assemblies per front axle.freightliner identified vehicles includingfreightliner,sterling, and western star brand name as beingaffected by this recall.see attached summary report for additional details.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2000 Freightliner Century15 complaints
• 1999 Freightliner Century6 complaints
• 1998 Freightliner Century9 complaints