Recall 99V295000: 1998–1999 Freightliner Century and 3 other models

Report received

Oct 26, 1999

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

2,976vehicles

Model years

1998–1999

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

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The outboard bearing on the steering axle hubs can fail due to water intrusion through a hubcap vent.

Possible consequence

This condition can result in a separation of the wheel.

Remedy

Dealers will remove the hubcap and inspect for water intrusion and corrosion. The hub and bearing assembly will be replaced if there is evidence of corrosion. A non-vented hubcap will be installed.

Affected model years

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

• 1998 Freightliner Argosy0 complaints
• 1999 Freightliner Argosy0 complaints
• 1998 Freightliner Century9 complaints
• 1999 Freightliner Century6 complaints
• 1998 Freightliner FLD2 complaints
• 1999 Freightliner FLD1 complaints
• 1998 Freightliner FLN0 complaints
• 1999 Freightliner FLN0 complaints