Recall 86V084000: 1980–1981 Freightliner Freightliner

Report received

Jul 1, 1986

Manufacturer

Freightliner corp.

Potentially affected

478vehicles

Model years

1980–1981

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The aluminum wheel hubs develop cracks near the inner wheel bearing, allowing loss of bearing lubricant. Consequence of defect: the hub failure and/or loss of bearing lubricant resulting in bearing freeze up could result in steering control problems, which may lead to an accident.

Remedy

Replace the hubs from the suspect batch.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1980 Freightliner Freightliner0 complaints
• 1981 Freightliner Freightliner1 complaints