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Campaign 89V-154

Nuts that retain the wheel hubs on the tandem drive axles may not be properly torqued on the left hand side

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Defect summary

NUTS THAT RETAIN THE WHEEL HUBS ON THE TANDEM DRIVE AXLES MAY NOT BE PROPERLY TORQUED ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.

Consequence

WHEEL COULD COME OFF WHILE TRUCK IS IN SERVICE; THISCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

PROPERLY TORQUE LEFT SIDE DRIVE AXLE SPINDLE JAM NUTS ON BOTH FORWARD AND REAR DRIVE AXLES; REPLACE ANY LOOSE WHEEL HUB NUTS.

Notes

SYSTEM:WHEELS/HUB.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL TANDEM DRIVEAXLES AND OUTBOARD MOUNTED BRAKE DRUMS.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 89V154000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about wheels on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 89V-154
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
FreightlinerFreightliner1987 to 19880
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.