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Safety recall · 86V166000

Wheels: hubcap / cover Freightliner recall

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on December 15, 1986. It covers about 150 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
86V166000
Reported
Dec 15, 1986
Vehicles
150
Area
Wheels & tires

The problem

Cracks can develop in the hub in the inner wheel bearing area. Consequence of defect: oil leaks could occur resulting in lack of lubrication.

The fix

REPLACE HUBS.

Contacts

System: aluminum wheel hub. Vehicle description: trucks equipped with con met hubs with outboard mounted brake drums for ff-941 front axle.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 86V166000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1984 Freightliner Freightliner07D
1985 Freightliner Freightliner25D

Questions

Is the 86V166000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FREIGHTLINER CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 86V166000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 86V166000 announced?

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported it to NHTSA on December 15, 1986. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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