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Recall 00V-224

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recalled the 2000 Sterling Acterra: Suspension (front, wheel bearing).

At a glance

Campaign number
00V-224
Reported
August 7, 2000
Vehicles affected
450 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with arvinmeritor mfs-8 series front axle assemblies. The wheel bearing nut adjustment assembly may 1) restrict a complete lubrication fill at assembly and/or 2) shear the spindle perforated washer's locking tab (located in the inside diameter of the washer) when tightened. If the washer tab is sheared, tightening of the outer spindle nut may cause the bearings to be excessively preloaded rather than the intended .001" - .005" end play. Either of these conditions may cause premature wheel bearing failure.

The risk

A premature wheel bearing failure could result in separation of the wheel assembly from the vehicle and result in loss of vehicle control.

The fix

Dealers will remove and replace the front axle spindle nuts and washers with a redesigned system.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification began september 1, 2000. 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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles