Freightliner Argosy, Century, FLD, FLN (1998-1999): Suspension
Recall 99V295000 · Oct 26, 1999 · Freightliner Corporation
2,976
vehicles affected
2,976
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 99V295000
- Date
- Oct 26, 1999
- Maker
- Freightliner Corporation
- Units affected
- 2,976
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Hub
- Model years
- 1998-1999
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE OUTBOARD BEARING ON THE STEERING AXLE HUBS CAN FAIL DUE TO WATER INTRUSION THROUGH A HUBCAP VENT.
What can happen
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Argosy | 1998-1999 |
| Freightliner | Century | 1998-1999 |
| Freightliner | FLD | 1998-1999 |
| Freightliner | FLN | 1998-1999 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 99V295000?
4 models: Freightliner Argosy (1998-1999), Freightliner Century (1998-1999), Freightliner FLD (1998-1999) and 1 more, about 2,976 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 99V295000?
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.
What can happen?
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.